Lemon Saffron Rice

Beautiful, bright saffron is a savory seasoning and in this rice dish enhanced by the tang of lemon and a pop of green parsley!

If you follow me you may remember my Turmeric Rice from a few weeks back. Someone commented that it was a poor man's Saffron Rice. Well here's the real deal! While saffron may be pricey it is only used sparingly with turmeric still pumping up the colour. 

Ingredients:

2 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup long grain white rice or basmati

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp turmeric

juice of 1/2 large lemon

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp saffron (no more or your rice might taste bitter)

2 tbsps fresh chopped parsley

Mix everything except the parsley together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat cover and simmer 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes then fluff with a fork, add the parsley and serve.

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