Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Grain Recipes Healthy Rice Recipes Saffron Rice Pilaf with Pistachios & Pomegranate 4.0 (1) Inspired by Persian jeweled rice, we jazz up a packet of precooked rice with saffron-infused milk and other warming spices—cardamom, turmeric and cinnamon—then top with sweet and salty bites of raisins, pistachios and pomegranate arils. By Pooja Makhijani Pooja Makhijani Instagram Website Pooja Makhijani is a writer and editor in New Jersey. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Real Simple, The Atlantic, WSJ.com, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, ELLE, Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, BuzzFeed and Catapult, among others. Her essay, "The Path to an American Dream, Paved in Vienna Fingers," was named Notable in The Best American Food Writing 2019. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 27, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-fat milk 8 saffron threads 1 (8 ounce) package cooked brown rice, heated according to package instructions ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅓ cup golden raisins ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios ¼ cup pomegranate arils (seeds) Directions Place milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High just until heated through but not boiling, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir in saffron and let soak for 10 minutes. Combine rice, cardamom, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon and the milk mixture in a medium bowl. Top with raisins, pistachios and pomegranate arils. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 7g Fat 34g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 10g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 43IU 1% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Vitamin D 4IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 10mcg 3% Vitamin K 4mcg 3% Sodium 74mg 3% Calcium 31mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 19mg 5% Potassium 239mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved