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Yellow Rice Recipe

This Mediterranean yellow rice recipe is a vibrant, flavorful and easy side dish made with turmeric and toasted pine nuts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2-2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper more to taste
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil and butter in a sauce pan over a medium heat.
  • Add onions, and sauté 2-3 minutes.
  • Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn.
  • Add broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low, cover and cook rice until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes. Add additional 1/4 cup of broth if rice is isn't tender and fluffy and cook another 3-5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Turn off heat and let rice sit, covered for 5-10 minutes.
  • Lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown
  • Stir in toasted pine nuts or almonds and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.2mg