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10 Saffron Recipes You Will Love To Make

Published: May 17, 2024 Updated: May 21, 2024 Author: Roxana Begum· This post may contain affiliate links.

Get ready to try some of the best saffron recipes from around the world. Elevate your dishes with a pinch of this lovely spice for incredible flavor, taste and a stunning appearance. Whether you are looking for sweet or savory dishes, this versatile spice will deliver on the promise. So let's dive in!

Saffron Chicken

Saffron chicken roasted and served on a white plate.
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Roast chicken prepared with a saffron infused marinade is so juicy and delicious. A stunning dish for a feast.

Get the Saffron Chicken Recipe.

Persian Love Cake

Persian love cake on a white plate.
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This easy and popular Persian love cake is moist and delicious. It is amazingly fragrant with the flavors of saffron, rose and cardamom.

Get the Persian Love Cake Recipe.

Chicken Pastilla (Skillet Pie)

Moroccan chicken Pastilla in a skillet.
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A delicious Moroccan skillet pie with shredded chicken flavored with saffron. This scrumptious pastilla is layered with crispy filo dough.

Get the Chicken Pastilla Recipe.

Saffron Tea

Saffron tea served in a glass cup.
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This saffron tea with hints of citrus, cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger, is so refreshing. Hot or cold, it is a soothing beverage.

Get the Saffron Tea Recipe.

Lentil Cranberry Rice

Lentils and rice with cranberries served in a plate.
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Sweet and savory lentil cranberry rice with a touch of saffron is an easy and flavorful one-pot meal. It also provides plant protein and fiber.

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Spiced Holiday Nuts

Sweet savory roasted nuts in a white dish.
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Flavored with saffron and cardamom, these sweet and savory roasted nuts are simply divine and irresistible. You can't stop at a handful of these nuts.

Get the Spiced Holiday Nuts Recipe.

Kuku Kadoo (Persian Zucchini Frittata)

Two slices of zucchini frittata on a white plate.
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This Persian style baked frittata made with zucchini, aromatic spices, saffron and herbs has a tender custard like texture. Great for any meal.

Get the Kuku Kadoo Recipe.

Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

A bowl of Indian rice pudding.
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Most delicious rice pudding you will ever have, this Indian dessert is flavored with saffron and cardamom. Learn the secret to a creamy pudding.

Get the Rice Kheer Recipe.

Saffron Rice and Chicken

Saffron rice and chicken served in a platter.
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This Persian saffron rice and chicken, made with yogurt, spinach and prunes, is delicious and wholesome. Make it in rice cooker, on stove or in oven.

Get the Saffron Rice and Chicken Recipe.

Baghali Ghatogh (Beans and Eggs)

Persian style beans and eggs in a skillet.
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Lima beans and eggs stew, known as Baghali Ghatogh, is a popular Persian dish that is easy, delicious and healthy. A simple recipe for any meal.

Get the Baghali Ghatogh Recipe.

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