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Saffron Vegetable Rice

Nutritional Information
Calories 128
%Calories from Fat  6%
Total Fat 1g
Sodium 15mg
Total Carb 38g
Protein 6g



1/4 Cup Yellow Onion - chopped
1/4 Cup Red Pepper - chopped
1/4 Cup Green Pepper - chopped
1/4 Cup Yellow Pepper - chopped
4 Medium Button Mushrooms - chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Saffron
2 1/2  Cup Water
1 Cup Basmati Rice – uncooked

Heat a sauce pan over medium heat. Add vegetables with saffron and then _ cup water. Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in Basmati rice and remaining 2 cups of water. Simmer for 17-20 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook another 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Makes 4 servings.

NOTE: Many stoves cook differently, so cooking time can vary significantly. Keep checking tenderness when cooking rice in a mixture like this