Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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¼ cup diced onion
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1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
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2 cups water
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½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1 pinch saffron threads
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3 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
Directions
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Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
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Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water, parsley flakes, saffron, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 259 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 259 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 19mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 52mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
