• 2 cups water
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/8 tsp. saffron

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in rice and saffron and immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Per serving: calories 179, fat 0.3g, 1% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 3.3g, carbohydrates 39.6g, fiber 1.4g, sugar 0.3g, sodium 4mg, diet points 3.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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