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Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe
Mediterranean Yellow Rice is one of those simple sides that instantly brightens up any meal. Made with basmati rice, turmeric, cumin, and toasted pine nuts, it cooks up fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly golden in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ sweet onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt to taste
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice rinsed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley flat-leaf, finely chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Add oil and diced onion to a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Add crushed garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ sweet onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Mix in turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Toast until fragrant. (About 1 minute.)¾ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- Pour in water, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any bits that are stuck, and add in the rice. Give it a good stir, and bring the water to a boil.2 ¼ cups water, 1 ½ cups basmati rice
- Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
- Remove the pot from the heat and mix in chopped cilantro, parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately with some Lamb Koftas or Greek Chicken Kabobs and Tzatziki sauce and enjoy!2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons parsley, ¼ cup pine nuts
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Notes
- Rinse: It's crucial that the rice is thoroughly rinsed before cooking to ensure you get the fluffiest grains.
- Spices: You'll get a much deeper and richer flavor in the rice if you take a minute or two to toast the spices.
- Pine nuts: These guys can burn quickly, so set a timer and trust your nose- when you start to smell them, they're ready!
- Herbs: Finely chopping the herbs ensures they evenly distribute throughout the rice and you don't get big chunks of an herb in one bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
