SPICY SPANISH SAFFRON RICE

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Make and share this Spicy Spanish Saffron Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced fine
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 zucchini, diced
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (short grain)
2 -3 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron, dissolved in 1 tbsp. milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, juiced strained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or saucepan with a lid sauté onion and jalapeños in olive oil until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, herbs, zucchini, red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes and cook with lid on for 10 minutes.
  • Add rice, broth and saffron milk and stir to combine, cook till the rice is just tender and the liquid nearly absorbed 15-20mins.
  • Stir in peas, salt and pepper and let cook a further 10mins or until peas are cooked through and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 10.6

Melissa Armstrong
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This rice is delicious! I love the combination of saffron and spices.


Juster Kirimi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's flavorful and easy to make.


Jannie Claasen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I love adding vegetables and protein to make it a complete meal.


Salim Toza
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I've made this rice several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


James Murphy
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This rice is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Golnar Fallah
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The saffron flavor is subtle and really complements the other spices.


Samia Ali
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This saffron rice is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's flavorful, aromatic, and sure to impress your guests.


Blaine Drake
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I made this rice for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hanna Ingram
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of spices and the saffron gives it a beautiful golden color.


reggie jones
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I've tried many saffron rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Baloch 11
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This saffron rice was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the color was so vibrant. I will definitely be making this again.


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