Candida Diet Friendly Saffron Rice with Almonds

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

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Candida Diet Friendly Saffron Rice with Almonds

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ tsp saffron threads
2 tbsp warm water
1 ½ cups basmati rice
3 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp salt
2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup slivered almonds

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the saffron threads and warm water in a small bowl and let steep for 10 minutes, until the water turns a deep golden-orange.
2
Rinse the basmati rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 1 minute. Drain well.

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