Ingredients: 1 pinch saffron 2 tablespoons boiling water 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons oil or butter 2 cups veg or chicken broth 1 cup raw rice 2 strips lemon peel 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon oregano dash thyme dash pepper 1/4 cup diced pimento 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup chopped green or black olive

Recipe Info Category: Pasta & Rice Rating: 2 Contributor: Holly Cannon

Let saffron steep in water 5 minutes. Meanwhile saute onion in oil or butter until tender. Stir in rice, broth , peel , garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes or rice tender.Fluff with fork and remove lemon peel. Add remaining ingredients and cover and cook few more minutes until piping hot.