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Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (V, GF)

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 1 teaspoon warm water
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, diced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed
  • Vegetable or chicken broth (1 3/4 cups - 2 1/4 cup, depending on package instructions for the rice chosen)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1" slice peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions: 
  • Combine warm water and saffron in a small bowl and set aside. 
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add the shallot and saute until translucent (about 3-5 minutes). 
  • Add the rice and saffron/water mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is coated with oil. 
  • Add water, salt and ginger.  Increase the heat to bring to a boil.  Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes (or according to package directions for the rice). 
  • When rice is done, remove ginger, add lemon juice and parsley and stir to combine. 

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 157.9
Total Fat 4.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1 g
Cholesterol 2.5 mg
Sodium 771.5 mg
Potassium 227.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 2.9 g
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