PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: ALMONDS PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: ALMONDS
Studded with slivers of toasted almonds, this fragrant rice makes a lovely side dish. Instant brown rice gets this on the table in under 30 minutes. If you have more time, prepare this dish with brown basmati rice instead.
½ teaspoon saffron threads
1 tablespoon + 2¼ cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups instant brown rice
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon water for 20 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to mash the threads.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the oil, salt, and 2¼ cups water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and the saffron mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the almonds.
Nutrition per serving: 215 calories, 6 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates, 9 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 304 mg sodium
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Serve with 3 ounces baked or broiled tilapia (145) and 1 cup steamed broccoli (44). TOTAL MEAL: 404 calories |