Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts

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Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations, by Nava Atlas, page 28

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Side Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 vegetable bouillon cube

2/3 cup long-grain brown or brown Basmati rice

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads -- (see Note)

1/4 cup pine nuts

2 scallions -- minced

1/2 lemon -- Juice of

1 1/2 tablespoons tahini -- (sesame paste)

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

freshly ground pepper -- to taste

 

4 servings

 

When cooking a rice dish, I like to make extra to have as

leftovers. You'll get about 2 extra servings from this recipe.

 

Combine 2 cups of water and the bouillon cube in a heavy saucepan. Bring

to a boil, stir in the rice, then cover and simmer until the water is

absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.

 

Combine the saffron with 1/4 cup hot water in a small container and let

steep until needed.

 

In a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until they

are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

 

Stir the saffron water and saffron into the cooked rice, followed by the

scallions, lemon juice, and tahini. Add more water if the mixture seems

dry. Stir in the pine nuts, parsley and sesame seeds, and season to taste

with pepper. Serve at once.

 

Note: If saffron is unavailable, substitute an equal amount of turmeric

 

Calories: 206, Carbohydrate: 26 g, Total fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg

 

 

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