Copycat Cava Saffron Rice
If you love the delicious Mediterranean inspired bowls from Cava, you'll love this Copycat Cava Saffron Rice recipe. It tastes just like the real deal and it's perfect for making homemade Cava style bowls at home!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 10 saffron strands or about ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by soaking your rice (for at least 30 minutes) and then rinsing it until the water runs clear.
- Grind the saffron threads with a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Add them to 3 tablespoons of water.10 saffron strands, 3 tablespoons water
- In a large pot, combine all of the ingredients together and then bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until all of the water has been absorbed.1 cup basmati rice, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt
Notes
Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg