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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
- 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
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.
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