Saffron Rice Stuffing
photo by clubfoody
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups red onions, finely chopped
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup orange pepper, finely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup green pepper, finely chopped (poblano peppers)
- 3 cups button mushrooms, washed and diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained (such as basmati)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
- 1 1⁄2 cups apples, peeled and diced (such as Pink Lady)
- 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
directions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and oil. When it starts sizzling, add onions and celery; sauté until softened about 3 minutes. Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes as well. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; sauté for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the rice before pouring in broth and white wine. Add saffron, apples, raisins and cranberries. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add toasted almonds and parsley. Stir once again and serve immediately. Serves 10 to 12.
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clubfoody
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