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Mediterranean Yellow Rice

This Mediterranean yellow rice is cooked in broth with turmeric, cumin, garlic, and onion until fluffy, golden, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 442 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 3 cups Chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups White rice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Onion: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
  • Garlic: Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, without letting it burn.
  • Spices: Add the turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Rice: Add the rinsed rice and stir until every grain is coated.
  • Simmer: Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cover tightly, turn the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Fluff and Rest: Fluff with a fork, cover, and rest for 10 minutes. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Rinse the Rice: Rinse until the water runs clear for fluffy grains.
  • Ratio: 1 cup rice to 1½ cups broth.
  • Rice Type: Jasmine or long-grain basmati both work.
  • Toast the Spices: A minute in the oil brings out more flavor.
  • Keep the Lid On: Don't lift it during the 20 minutes of cooking.
  • Towel Trick: A kitchen towel under the lid traps steam and absorbs extra moisture.
  • Vegan: Use vegetable broth.
  • Brown Rice: Add ½ cup more broth and cook for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Rice Cooker: Sauté the aromatics and spices first, then cook everything on the white rice setting.
  • Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1553mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Mediterranean Rice, Yellow Rice
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