Saffron Rice Pudding with Cranberries, Almonds, and Pistachios

Name: Saffron Rice Pudding with Cranberries, Almonds, and Pistachios
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps sliced almonds, toasted; 158 milliliters basmati rice; 3 Tbsps shelled dry-roasted pistachios, finely chopped; 946 milliliters 1% low-fat milk, divided; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 0 teaspoons saffron threads, crushed; 158 milliliters sugar; 118 milliliters sweetened dried cranberries; 0 teaspoons vanilla extract

This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 329 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. If you have saffron threads, cranberries, dry-roasted pistachios, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse rice with cold water; place in a small bowl. Cover with water to 1 inch above rice; soak 1 hour.

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Rice

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Drain well.

Combine 2 tablespoons milk and saffron in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes.

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Saffron

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Place remaining milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rice, saffron mixture, and sugar; cook 30 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

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