Diabetic Recipes

Saffron Rice Medley

(makes 4 servings)

2	cups (480 ml) canned no-salt-added chicken broth

few threads of saffron

1	cup (180 g) raw long-grain rice

2	tablespoons (21 g) golden raisins

3	scallions, white part only, thinly sliced

1/2	tablespoon (7.5 ml) grated orange zest

2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh orange juice

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.
Remove from stove and add raisins, scallions, orange zest, and orange juice. Do not stir. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
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)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.