Saffron Rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. saffron threads (1/2 a tube)
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 minced yellow onion
• 2 cups white basmati rice
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 3/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Crush the saffron threads
2. Pour 1/4 cup of hot water onto the threads and let them soak for 5 minutes
3. Rinse and drain the rice
4. In a large pot over medium heat the olive oil
5. Add the minced onion and saute for 10 minutes until it starts to caramelize
6. Add the rice and saute for 1 minute
7. Pour the saffron liquid evenly over the rice
8. Add the vegetable broth and salt
9. Bring to a boil for 30 seconds and stir
10. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes
11. Turn off the heat. Keep the pot covered and let it sit for 10 minutes
12. Fluff with a fork and serve