Best Lemon Saffron Millet Pilaf Recipes

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BROWN RICE PILAF WITH SAFFRON AND GINGER



Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger image

Provided by Rebecca Katz

Categories     Ginger     Rice     Side     Dinner     Spice     Saffron     Healthy     Advance Prep Required     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon warm water
1/8 teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 cup brown basmati rice, soaked, rinsed, and drained well
1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 (1-inch) piece unpeeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the warm water and saffron in a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is evenly coated with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, and ginger. Increase the heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Check after 20 minutes; if there are steam holes on the top, it's ready. Remove ginger. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine.

QUINOA-AND-SPINACH PILAF



Quinoa-and-Spinach Pilaf image

This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with beef short ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

LEMON MILLET PILAF



Lemon Millet Pilaf image

This delicious millet pilaf side dish gets an extra hint of zesty flavor from grated lemon peel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup uncooked millet
1/2 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and onion powder to boiling. Stir in millet, rice and corn; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until millet and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley and lemon peel. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SAFFRON RICE PILAF



Saffron Rice Pilaf image

The color yellow symbolized joy for medieval Arabs, who were cultivating saffron in Spain by 960 c.e. Sephardic Jews were equally inspired by the coveted spice, and golden rice became a holiday and Sabbath tradition. This version, made with basmati rice, is punctuated by caramelized onion, currants, and fried almonds.

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Onion     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Dried Fruit     Almond     Saffron     Kosher     Vegan     Potluck     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
2 tablespoons boiling-hot water
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup slivered almonds (4 ounces)
1 very large onion, chopped (3 to 4 cups)
3 cups white basmati rice (19 ounces)
4 1/2 cups water
1 cup dried currants (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Soften saffron in hot water (2 tablespoons) in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry almonds, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Fry onion in oil remaining in pot, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer half of onion to a bowl.
  • Add rice to onion in pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water (4 1/2 cups), saffron mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Let rice stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes.
  • While rice stands, stir almonds and currants into bowl with onion.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and serve with almond mixture spooned on top.

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