Fiesta Saffron Rice Recipe
Fiesta Saffron Rice is an easy side dish that starts with a rice package that includes seasonings. Add fresh vegetables for a fiesta of flavors and colors! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo and quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) saffron yellow rice, such as Goya
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In pot heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and red bell pepper until tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes.
- Add water. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice mix, stirring until blended.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
- Stir in peas. Cover and cook additional 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
Notes
Makes 6 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg