Best Buttery Saffron Potatoes Recipes

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SAFFRON GARLIC NEW POTATOES



Saffron Garlic New Potatoes image

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground saffron
2 pounds very small new potatoes, scrubbed
1 cup low sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
1 baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring often, until the garlic begins to turn golden. Add the saffron powder, stir and cook an additional minute. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Add the chicken stock, water, salt and paprika and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, stir and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir in parsley. Transfer the potatoes and broth to a heat safe serving bowl or chafer and serve with sliced baguettes.

POTATOES SIMMERED IN SAFFRON BUTTER



Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter image

Categories     Dairy     Potato     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Saffron     Winter     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 small Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 ounces total), unpeeled
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cook unpeeled potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Slice potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Bring broth and saffron to simmer in large skillet over medium heat. Add butter. Reduce heat to low; add potatoes and simmer uncovered until tender and liquid is absorbed, turning potatoes once, 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SAFFRON POTATOES



Saffron Potatoes image

Categories     Potato     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Pinch of saffron threads (about 15)
1 1/4 cups water
2 lb medium boiling potatoes (about 7)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble saffron threads into water.
  • Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse potatoes well and pat dry between paper towels.
  • Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown potatoes in 1 layer, turning over carefully, about 4 minutes per side. Add saffron-infused water, salt, and pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, over moderate heat 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes more.

SAFFRON POTATOES



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Make and share this Saffron Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 tablespoon hot water
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Soak saffron in hot water.
  • Cook potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy bottom saucepan, add onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin.
  • Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Add potato, broth, and garlic, then bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add saffron water and raisins and cook 10 minutes or until potato is soft and the sauce is reduced and thickened.
  • Stir in the parsley and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 16.3, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 5.2

PARSLEYED POTATOES WITH SAFFRON



Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron image

Sertl appreciated the basic recipes he learned at The CIA the most. "When you're crunched for time, you're grateful to have these go-to techniques under your belt," he says. These buttery, parsleyed red potatoes have just a suggestion of saffron.

Categories     Herb     Potato     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Saffron     Parsley     Gourmet     New York     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (preferably 1 1/2 inches in diameter; 20 to 24), peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Small pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Steam potatoes in a steamer rack, covered, over boiling water until tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter with saffron in a medium skillet over medium heat until it foams, then add potatoes, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, shaking skillet to coat potatoes well, until heated through, about 1 minute.

BUTTER SAFFRON SAUCE



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This elegant butter sauce with a touch of saffron is both a beautiful and flavorful sauce. It is delicious served with chicken medallions and rice, or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Divinity Turley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 shallots, finely chopped
¾ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¾ cup heavy cream
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon saffron threads

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, white wine, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, reduce heat to low and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in the butter, little by little, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add saffron. Keep sauce warm over a double boiler until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 152.7 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SAFFRON MASH POTATOES



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Delicious earthy flavor.

Provided by nmschalk

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups chicken stock
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock, potatoes, garlic, and saffron to a boil in a large pot; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to the pot; reserve cooking stock for another use, if desired. Add milk, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to potatoes. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 876.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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