27 saffron rice recipes

Vegetarian paella simmers brown rice with saffron, leeks, peas, and black olives in a single pan. Spanish one-pot meatless main with golden hue from real saffron threads. Serve with toasted nuts.

A traditional Italian way to cook rice which results in a creamy side dish

Whole red snapper stuffed with saffron rice paella filling made with smoked sausage, shrimp, serrano chiles, and almonds. A Tex-Mex showpiece baked with lime butter.

Saffron risotto layered over tender slow-baked lamb with rosemary, thyme, asparagus, and Parmesan. A Northern Italian dinner-party stacked casserole.

Low-calorie saffron chicken braised with mushrooms, peas, and olives in a creamy paprika sauce, served over rice. Skinless chicken breasts keep it light and lean.

South Indian fish stew with monkfish, tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and asafoetida. Fragrant Kerala-style seafood curry served over saffron rice.

Whole onions stuffed with red lentils, dates, walnuts, raisins, and yogurt in this Bedouin-inspired vegetarian dish. Baked until golden and served with saffron rice or bulgur.

Arroz con pollo simmered in beer with chicken, long-grain rice, tomatoes, turmeric and saffron, finished with green olives, peas and pimentos. Cuban-style one-pot dinner.

Easy paella-inspired casserole layered with Cajun rice, diced turkey or chicken, shrimp, peas, and a four-cheese blend. A weeknight shortcut that skips the saffron and delivers the comfort.

Curried diced apple soup garnish made with Golden Delicious, curry powder, and saffron. Quick three-minute simmer to top creamy soups with a sweet-savory bite of warm spice.

Fluffy couscous pilaf with toasted coriander seeds, red bell pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon, finished with fresh mint. Served with a blended saffron cream of Neufchatel cheese and yogurt.