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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. 1

    Prep all ingredients for saffron rice and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 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.