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SAFFRON RICE WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH OREGANO



Saffron Rice with Tomatoes and Fresh Oregano image

In this recipe, the rice is cooked in boiling water just like pasta. Toss it very gently, or the rice will become gummy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Pinch of saffron
2 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Freshly ground pepper
6 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked from stem

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with cold water. Add saffron and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, and cook until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain well.
  • Place rice in serving bowl. Add butter and tomatoes, and toss very gently. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh oregano.

SAFFRON RICE



Saffron Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups basmati rice, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads. Add 1 1/2 cups each water and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 2 sliced scallions.

SAFFRON RICE WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH OREGANO



Saffron Rice with Tomatoes and Fresh Oregano image

Sounds very yummy, can't remember where I found the card for this recipe, thought someone might like it. In this recipe, the rice is cooked in boiling water just like pasta. Toss it very gently, or the rice will become gummy. Enjoy.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons salt, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1 cup)
fresh ground pepper
6 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked from stem

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with cold water.
  • Add saffron and 2 tablespoons salt.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Stir in rice, and cook until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and drain well.
  • Place rice in serving bowl.
  • Add butter and tomatoes, and toss very gently.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 3497.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.4

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