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Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.
35 min2 serveseasy
Saffron Rice — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.
Nutrition · per serving
597
kcal
39g
Protein
24g
Carbs
10g
Fat
main
Ingredients
- tomato1 tsp
- parsley100 ml
- cumin200 g
- garlic2 cloves
- sumac2 tbsp
- lamb4
- eggplant2 cloves
- saltstaple
- pepperstaple
Method
- 1
Prep all ingredients for saffron rice and measure them out.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.
- 3
Add main ingredients and cook until just done.
- 4
Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.
- 5
Plate and serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does Saffron Rice take to cook?
- Total time is about 35 minutes for 2 servings.
- Is Saffron Rice vegetarian?
- Yes — this version is vegetarian.
- What are the main ingredients?
- The headline ingredients are tomato, parsley, cumin.