Lunch: Saffron Rice with Cashews and Raisins

This rice is Indian inspired and so we call for traditional basmati, but Texmati rice will give much the same effect, and in fact any white rice is good made this way. Substitute almonds for the cashews if you prefer.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Saffron Rice with Cashews and Raisins

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. basmati rice
2 1/4 c. water
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. crumbled saffron threads
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped cashews
1/4 c. raisins

Instructions

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a medium saucepan with the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, saffron, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, without removing the lid, for 10 minutes. With a fork, gently stir in the butter, cashews, and raisins.

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