SPICY SPANISH SAFFRON RICE

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Make and share this Spicy Spanish Saffron Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced fine
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 zucchini, diced
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (short grain)
2 -3 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron, dissolved in 1 tbsp. milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, juiced strained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or saucepan with a lid sauté onion and jalapeños in olive oil until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, herbs, zucchini, red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes and cook with lid on for 10 minutes.
  • Add rice, broth and saffron milk and stir to combine, cook till the rice is just tender and the liquid nearly absorbed 15-20mins.
  • Stir in peas, salt and pepper and let cook a further 10mins or until peas are cooked through and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 10.6

Thalia Hensen
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This recipe is a keeper! The saffron rice was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Redwan Vai
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my saffron rice turned out terrible. It was dry and flavorless. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.


Usman Zeb
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This recipe was a disaster! The rice was mushy and the saffron flavor was overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Daisy Murphy
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The rice was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good. I'll try again next time and cook the rice for a shorter amount of time.


Kayah Banks
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This saffron rice was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


Lokesh Lamsal
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This recipe is a great starting point for making saffron rice. I added a few extra ingredients, like diced tomatoes and peas, to make it a more complete meal. It turned out great!


Dewayne Pires
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of saffron. But I'm so glad I did! The saffron flavor was subtle and delicate, and it really complemented the other flavors in the dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and the overall d


M Umer Farooq
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This saffron rice is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your next meal. It's easy to make and the results are impressive. I highly recommend it!


simion Velasquez
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rice comes out fluffy and flavorful, and the saffron adds a lovely depth of flavor.


Khyal Patata
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This saffron rice was a hit with my family! It was so flavorful and aromatic. The rice was cooked perfectly and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.


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