Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
10%
Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter
45 min.
2
475kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey with a delightful side dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds - Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter. This exquisite recipe is a treasure trove of flavors, combining the earthiness of Yukon Gold potatoes with the luxurious aroma of saffron, all enveloped in the rich, velvety embrace of unsalted butter. Perfect for those following a vegetarian, gluten-free, or low FODMAP diet, this dish is a testament to the art of simple, yet sophisticated cooking.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves two, offering a comforting yet elegant addition to your table. Each serving comes with a moderate 475 calories, ensuring you can savor every bite without guilt. The star of the show, the saffron, infuses the dish with a unique, floral note, a testament to the transformative power of this exotic spice.

Prepare to be amazed as the humble potato is elevated to new heights, with its texture perfectly cooked to tender perfection in a low simmer, allowing the broth and saffron-infused flavors to penetrate deep. The result? A side dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious, promising to impress even the most discerning palates.

Dive into the world of sophisticated, yet simple cooking with Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter. It's not just a recipe; it's an experience, a journey that promises to enrich your culinary repertoire with its elegant simplicity. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to add a touch of luxury to your everyday meals, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, why wait? Let's get cooking and let the flavors do the talking.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chicken broth canned
  • 0.1 teaspoon saffron threads 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • small yukon gold potatoes unpeeled ( 12 ounces total)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook unpeeled potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Slice potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.
  2. Let stand at room temperature.)
  3. Bring broth and saffron to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add butter. Reduce heat to low; add potatoes and simmer uncovered until tender and liquid is absorbed, turning potatoes once, 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories475kcal
Protein6.81%
Fat43.78%
Carbs49.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
76.88
Glycemic Load
43.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.503478490788%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
2.73mg
Quercetin
2.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.71kcal
23.74%
Fat:23.68g
36.42%
Saturated Fat:14.77g
92.31%
Carbohydrates:60.13g
20.04%
Net Carbohydrates:52.65g
19.14%
Sugar:2.75g
3.05%
Cholesterol:61.01mg
20.34%
Sodium:41.23mg
1.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.29g
16.58%
Vitamin C:66.99mg
81.19%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.49%
Potassium:1489.06mg
42.54%
Fiber:7.48g
29.92%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.16%
Vitamin B3:4.4mg
22.02%
Phosphorus:218.33mg
21.83%
Copper:0.4mg
20.09%
Magnesium:79.37mg
19.84%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.23%
Iron:2.78mg
15.46%
Vitamin A:715.92IU
14.32%
Folate:55.26µg
13.81%
Vitamin B5:1.04mg
10.38%
Vitamin K:8.45µg
8.04%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.01%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.14%
Calcium:49.98mg
5%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.62%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.84%
Selenium:1.3µg
1.86%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.79%
Source:Epicurious