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Recipe

Saffron Rice Medley

(makes 4 servings)

2cups (480 ml) canned no-salt-added chicken broth
few threads of saffron
1cup (180 g) raw long-grain rice
2tablespoons (21 g) golden raisins
3scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
1/2tablespoon (7.5 ml) grated orange zest
2tablespoons (30 ml) fresh orange juice

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and saffron to a rapid boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook and cook rice, undisturbed, for 15 to 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  2. Remove from stove and add raisins, scallions, orange zest, and orange juice. Do not stir. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Uncover and fluff rice with a fork, mixing thoroughly. Serve at once.
Per serving:195 calories (0% calories from fat), 5 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 43 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 24 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:3 carbohydrate (2 1/2 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit)



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