persian

Saffron Lentil Rice with Date and Onion Topping

Name: Saffron Lentil Rice with Date and Onion Topping
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 61 g basmati rice, dry; 48 g brown lentils, dry; 104 g yellow onion, thinly sliced; 30 g dates, pitted and chopped; 9 g olive oil; 6 g ghee; 0.13 g saffron threads; 17 g hot water (for saffron); 0.87 g ground cinnamon; 1 g salt

This simmered dish pairs basmati rice, dry with brown lentils, dry, yellow onion, thinly sliced and dates, pitted and chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Medium

Balanced High satiety Heart friendly Vegetarian Gluten free

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Estimated macros per portion

18 g Protein

111 g Carbohydrates

16 g Fat

10 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

61g basmati rice, dry 223 kcal
48g brown lentils, dry 169 kcal
104g yellow onion, thinly sliced 42 kcal
30g dates, pitted and chopped 83 kcal
9g olive oil 80 kcal
6g ghee 53 kcal
0g saffron threads 0 kcal
17g hot water (for saffron) 0 kcal
0.44 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon 3 kcal
0.65 tsp (1g) salt 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

basmati ricebrown lentilshot water (for saffron)
Rinse the basmati rice and brown lentils separately until the water runs mostly clear.
brown lentilshot water (for saffron)
In a small pot, cover lentils with water, bring to a simmer, and cook 12-15 minutes until just tender; drain.
basmati ricebrown lentilshot water (for saffron)
In the same pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice and par-cooked lentils; boil 5-6 minutes until rice is al dente. Drain well.
basmati ricebrown lentilsghee
Return pot to low heat. Add ghee, then mound rice-lentil mix. Poke a few steam holes, cover with a towel-wrapped lid, and steam 18-20 minutes.
yellow oniondatesolive oil
Meanwhile, saute sliced onion in olive oil over medium heat until deep golden and crisp at the edges, 10-12 minutes. Stir in dates for 1 minute to warm through.
basmati riceyellow oniondateshot water (for saffron)ground cinnamon
Bloom saffron in hot water. Drizzle over rice, fluff gently, and top with onion-date mixture and a pinch of cinnamon before serving.