Saffron Rice
1 serving of saffron rice contains 237 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 70% carbs, 19% fat, and 10% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 139 Calories per 100g.
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Coconut oil
1 tbsp or 14g
Directions
- Stove Top
- Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
- In a medium pot, combine saffron + boiling water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
- Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Rice Cooker
- Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
- Combine saffron + boiled water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
- Cook using the 'white rice' function (or regular function if there is not a white rice option).
- Once the cook time is up, fluff with a fork and serve.
- Recipe by: Denise (source: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/saffron-rice/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of saffron rice (170g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 237 | |
Fats | 5g | 6% |
Saturated fats | 3g | 17% |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
Sodium | 298mg | 13% |
Carbs | 41g | 15% |
Net carbs | 40g | |
Fiber | 1g | 2% |
Sugar | 2g | |
Protein | 6g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 8% |
Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
Beta carotene | 0μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 12mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.2mg | 17% |
Fluoride | 0μg | |
Folate (B9) | 9μg | 2% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 4% |
Manganese | 1mg | 22% |
Niacin | 2mg | 15% |
Pantothenic acid | 0.5mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 83mg | 12% |
Retinol | 1μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 8% |
Selenium | 9μg | 17% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin A IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin A | 1μg | 0.1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.3% |
Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.3μg | 0.2% |
Zinc | 1mg | 6% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 2g | |
Sucrose | 0g | |
Glucose | 0g | |
Fructose | 0g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 3g | 17% |
Monounsaturated fats | 1g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4g | |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 0.2g | |
Arginine | 0.3g | |
Aspartic acid | 0.3g | |
Cystine | 0.1g | |
Glutamic acid | 1g | |
Glycine | 0.2g | |
Histidine | 0.1g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
Leucine | 0.3g | |
Lysine | 0.1g | |
Methionine | 0.1g | |
Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
Proline | 0.2g | |
Serine | 0.2g | |
Threonine | 0.1g | |
Tryptophan | 0g | |
Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
Valine | 0.2g |