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Saffron Rice with Tomatoes and Fresh Oregano

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  • Serves 4
Martha Stewart

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1. Ingredients

  1. 1 pinch saffron
  2. 2 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more to taste
  3. 1 1/2 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
  4. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  5. 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  6. Freshly ground pepper
  7. 6 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked from stem

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Sugars: 2 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with cold water. Add saffron and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, and cook until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain rice well.
  2. Place rice in a serving bowl. Add butter and tomatoes, and toss very gently. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh oregano leaves. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

In this recipe, the rice is cooked in boiling water just like pasta. Toss it very gently, or the rice will become gummy.

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