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Persian Rice with Saffron and Asparagus
HOLY COW! VEGAN RECIPES15Ingredients
65Minutes
210Calories
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Ingredients
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8 SERVINGS
- 2 cups rice (long grain, fragrant, like basmati, washed several times, then soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 onions (medium, thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 tomatoes (large, diced, or use 3 cups canned, diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 tsp. saffron (mixed with 1/4 cup of any non-dairy milk and set aside for a few minutes)
- 14 oz. super firm tofu (optional. If using cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 lb. asparagus (tough ends trimmed, and tender parts cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 lemon
- salt
- ground black pepper
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210Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
| Calories210Calories from Fat80 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat9g14% |
| Saturated Fat1g5% |
| Trans Fat0g |
| Cholesterol |
| Sodium110mg5% |
| Potassium430mg12% |
| Protein11g |
| Calories from Fat80 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate24g8% |
| Dietary Fiber4g16% |
| Sugars4g |
| Vitamin A20% |
| Vitamin C35% |
| Calcium40% |
| Iron20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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