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Rice: Basque Saffron Rice

Source of Recipe

Linda Gassenheim, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, July 19, 2000


List of Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil (off plan ingredient)
1/4 cup sliced yellow onion
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup nonfat low-salt chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
pepper to taste


Recipe

Heat oven to 350. Using an oven-proof casserole that also can be used on a burner, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and uncooked rice. Saute 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and saffron. Bring to a boil, cover and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and add pepper to taste. Makes 1 cup cooked rice

Notes: Pilaf, sometimes called pilau, is a rice dish that begins with first sauteing rice and then cooking it in broth. This can be done in the oven or on a burner.