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Ingredients
- adapted from The Slow Roasted Italian's recipe for Saffron Walnut Pilaf
- PRINTABLE RECIPE
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- generous pinch saffron threads
- couple dashes of salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 small red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- chopped fresh parsley
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