Best 8 Saffron Rice And Ham Primavera Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful meal that combines the comforting flavors of saffron rice with the smoky richness of ham and the vibrant colors of spring vegetables, then look no further than saffron rice and ham primavera. This delectable dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

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SAFFRON RICE AND HAM PRIMAVERA



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Categories     Pork     Rice     Quick & Easy     Ham     Spring     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
3/4 cup frozen peas (unthawed)
1 1/3 cups diced ham
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons (or more) bottled balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring broth, rice and saffron to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Place frozen peas atop rice mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender, peas are cooked through and broth is absorbed, about 4 minutes longer. Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Add ham and bell pepper and cook until ham begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add rice mixture, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss, adding more vinaigrette by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SAFFRON RICE



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A pinch of brilliant burnt-orange saffron, the stigmas of small purple crocuses, gives a dish a slightly bitter and floral flavor. Saffron is traditionally used to perfume bouillabaisse, but it can add a layer of fragrance and color to aromatic basmati. If you don't have saffron, use turmeric (Indian saffron) instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pinches of saffron, crumbled
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup basmati rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the saffron and boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water. Place the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, and saffron in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and either spoon into the bouillabaisse or serve on the side.

SAFFRON RICE



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This simple recipe for saffron rice includes butter, onion, and saffron. It has been used in my family for quite some time and has always been a favorite.

Provided by LLADRACH

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pinch saffron threads
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SAFFRON RISOTTO PRIMAVERA



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Start this meatless meal with artichokes filled with a lemon mayonnaise for dipping, and serve the risotto with a mixed green and cherry tomato salad and a basket of toasted herb bread. To polish things off, set out a purchased raspberry tart.

Provided by Melanie Barnard

Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups canned vegetable broth
8 ounces slender asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1 cup frozen petit peas, thawed
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add asparagus pieces and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add white wine and saffron threads to vegetable broth and bring to simmer.
  • Heat olive oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in all but 1/4 cup broth mixture. Simmer rice uncovered until tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Mix in peas, then asparagus and Parmesan cheese. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth if risotto seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.

HAM PRIMAVERA



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This is a great way to use leftover ham or a quick meal with canned ham. It is my sister's recipe and we just love it.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup julienned ham (or 2 cans on chunk ham)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb spaghetti

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta while you are preparing the rest of the dish in a large saute pan. Reserve a little of the pasta water to add to the sauce if you would like to thin it a bit.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the butter for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and saute for a couple more minutes.
  • Then add the broccoli and cook until bright green. I cover it and let the veggies get nearly done, as my family does not like their veggies with any crunch left.
  • Add the ham, mustard and the italian seasoning and saute for a couple more minutes.
  • Toss in the cooked spaghetti noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 844.7, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 17.7

HAM PRIMAVERA



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I wanted a different ham receipe so I searched and compiled my favorite parts of other primavera recipes to make this very tasty dish.

Provided by Lori Alcorn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 cups alfredo sauce with parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained
10 ounces peas
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fry mushrooms and onion flakes in oil or butter until tender.
  • Add in 3 cheese alfredo sauce and salt and pepper, stir until smooth.
  • Bring to a light boil; stir for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in spaghetti, ham, and peas; stir until heated through.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 30.3

HAM IT UP PRIMAVERA



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I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we got married. We love all the veggies, especially the fresh asparagus.-Angelia Holland, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 green onions, chopped
3 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender. , Stir in the ham, peas, onions, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; toss to combine. Serve with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH HAM



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It's true, primavera vegetables are often the stars of this type of pasta dish. But we'd like to give a shout-out to the ham and creamy sauce in this one.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups small broccoli florets
4 carrots, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (7 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in Dutch oven as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheeses are melted and sauce is well blended.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Add cheese sauce and ham; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality saffron. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, so it's important to use a good quality product. Look for saffron that is a deep red color and has a strong aroma.
  • Toast the saffron before using. Toasting the saffron will help to release its flavor and aroma. You can toast the saffron in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can place it in a small bowl and microwave it for a few seconds.
  • Use a light hand with the saffron. A little saffron goes a long way, so be careful not to use too much. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/4 teaspoon of saffron for every cup of rice.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a little bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
  • Serve the rice immediately. Saffron rice is best served immediately after it is cooked. It can be reheated, but it will not be as flavorful.

Conclusion:

Saffron rice and ham primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The saffron gives the rice a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor. The ham and vegetables add protein and flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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