Mussels And Saffron Pilaf Recipe

Name: Mussels And Saffron Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups rice; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 pinches saffron threads; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth; 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 cup peas, thawed if frozen; 1/3 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups rice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 pinches saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup peas, thawed if frozen
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
2
Stir in garlic and season with salt and pepper.
3
Add orzo pasta, increase heat slightly, then brown pasta, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Stir in rice, turmeric, and saffron.
5
Add wine and chicken stock, cover skillet, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until rice is al dente, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in mussels, peas, and tomatoes; cover and cook until shells open, about 8 to 10 minutes (discard any shells that do not open).
7
Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mussels And Saffron Pilaf falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mussels And Saffron Pilaf

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