Saffron Rice

Fat 19%Carbs 70%Protein 10%
Percent Calories

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

Directions

  1. Stove Top
  2. Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium pot, combine saffron + boiling water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Rice Cooker
  7. Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
  8. Combine saffron + boiled water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
  9. Cook using the 'white rice' function (or regular function if there is not a white rice option).
  10. Once the cook time is up, fluff with a fork and serve.
  11. Recipe by: Denise (source: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/saffron-rice/)

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of saffron rice (170g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories237
Fats5g 6%
Saturated fats3g 17%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium298mg 13%
Carbs41g 15%
Net carbs40g
Fiber1g 2%
Sugar2g
Protein6g
Calcium17mg 2%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium167mg 4%
Vitamin D0μg 0%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene0μg
Beta carotene0μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline12mg 2%
Copper0.2mg 17%
Fluoride0μg
Folate (B9)9μg 2%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium16mg 4%
Manganese1mg 22%
Niacin2mg 15%
Pantothenic acid0.5mg 10%
Phosphorus83mg 12%
Retinol1μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg 8%
Selenium9μg 17%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.1mg 6%
Vitamin A IU3IU
Vitamin A1μg 0.1%
Vitamin B120μg 0%
Vitamin B60.1mg 10%
Vitamin C0.3mg 0.3%
Vitamin D IU0IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30μg
Vitamin E0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K0.3μg 0.2%
Zinc1mg 6%
Sugars
Sugar2g
Sucrose0g
Glucose0g
Fructose0g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch0g
Fats
Saturated fats3g 17%
Monounsaturated fats1g
Polyunsaturated fats0.4g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30g
Total omega 60g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine0.2g
Arginine0.3g
Aspartic acid0.3g
Cystine0.1g
Glutamic acid1g
Glycine0.2g
Histidine0.1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine0.1g
Leucine0.3g
Lysine0.1g
Methionine0.1g
Phenylalanine0.2g
Proline0.2g
Serine0.2g
Threonine0.1g
Tryptophan0g
Tyrosine0.1g
Valine0.2g

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