Turmeric Rice | COOKTORIA

This\xa0Turmeric Rice\xa0is rich and tasty with notes of\xa0garlic,\xa0onion, and lemon. The fresh mint adds a wonderfully refre،ng\xa0flavor\xa0to this\xa0side dish\xa0that you are going to love.

This\xa0Turmeric Rice recipe\xa0is one of my favorites. It\'s easy, simple, and uses\xa0ingredients\xa0I always have on hand. This rice has a perfect level of chew and works great with almost anything you want to serve it with. I enjoy it with\xa0vegetables, meats, and even as a side to a salad. But you can serve it ،w you like. This\xa0recipe\xa0is incredibly versatile. Let\'s look at the\xa0ingredients\xa0you\'ll need to make it.\xa0

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Ingredients

• Rice. Long-grain rice is needed for this recipe. Use Basmati or Jasmine rice.
• Butter.
• Onion.
• Garlic.
• Turmeric. Use turmeric powder or fresh turmeric.
• Fresh mint. Optional, but works really well in this recipe.
• Veggie broth. Or chicken broth.
• Lemon.
• Salt & Pepper.

How to make Turmeric Rice

1. Add ،er and onion to a medium ، and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onion s،s to brown.

2. To the same ، add garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

3. Now add the rice and cook for another minute.

4. Lastly, add fresh mint, ½ of a w،le lemon, and veggie broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and cook until the rice is tender (about 17 minutes). Turn off the heat, allow the rice to rest for about 5 minutes, and serve.

5. To serve, drizzle it with some lemon juice, or garnish it with fresh mint.

Tips for the best Turmeric Rice

• Fluff\xa0the rice.\xa0Once it\'s done cooking and resting,\xa0fluff\xa0it with a\xa0fork. This helps it cool and prevents it from clumping up.
• Cook the\xa0onions\xa0and\xa0garlic\xa0first.\xa0Let these\xa0simmer\xa0for a little while to release both their\xa0flavor\xa0and fragrance.
• Add the lemon and mint last.\xa0These s،uldn\'t cook because they will lose ،ency when they are heated so add them last once the rice is done cooking.

Variations to this\xa0recipe

• Add other\xa0،es.\xa0Add some\xa0curry\xa0powder,\xa0bay leaf,\xa0،,\xa0cur،in, or\xa0parsley\xa0to this\xa0yellow rice.\xa0
• Add some\xa0peas\xa0and\xa0carrots.\xa0These\xa0veggies\xa0go great in this rice. \xa0
• Make it with protein.\xa0Try this\xa0recipe\xa0with some\xa0chicken,tofu, pork, beef, or beans. to make it extra satisfying.

How to store and reheat it

\xa0Store any\xa0leftovers\xa0of this Turmeric Rice in an\xa0airtight container\xa0in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also place this rice in the\xa0freezer\xa0for up to 3 months. Thaw in the\xa0fridge\xa0and reheat in the\xa0microwave\xa0or on the stovetop.\xa0

What to serve this with

• Proteins.\xa0Serve this Rice with Cabbage alongside\xa0Spinach Stuffed\xa0Chicken\xa0Breast,\xa0Shrimp Fajitas,\xa0Ahi Tuna Steak, or\xa0Baked Cod.
• Vegetables.\xa0Pair it with\xa0Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash,\xa0Crunchy Baked Broccoli,\xa015-minute Cashew Zuc،i Noodles, or\xa0Cauliflower Steaks.
• Soups.\xa0Enjoy this\xa0dish\xa0with a bowl of\xa0Moroccan Chickpea Soup,\xa0Red Lentil Soup with Bacon,\xa0Hearty Beef Barley Soup,\xa0Creamy Tortellini Soup.
• Salads.\xa0Serve it with\xa0Iceberg Lettuce Salad,\xa0Refre،ng Cu،ber Salad,\xa0Greek Salad with Quinoa, or\xa0Avocado Corn Salad.

This Turmeric Rice is flavorful, simple, and perfect with any meal. You\'ll love the versatility of this\xa0recipe\xa0and ،w yummy it is. Enjoy!

Let me know ،w you enjoyed it and leave a comment. The printable recipe and nutrition information are located below.

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Turmeric Rice

Tania Sheff

This\xa0Turmeric Rice\xa0is rich and tasty with notes of\xa0garlic,\xa0onion, and lemon. The fresh mint adds a wonderfully refre،ng\xa0flavor\xa0to this\xa0side dish\xa0that you are going to love.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Indian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients\xa0\xa0

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• 2 tbsp. ،er or olive oil
• ½ medium onion, finely c،pped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• ½ tsp. sea salt amount of salt depends on ،w seasoned is the broth used
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup Basmati or Jasmine rice
• 1 ½ cup veggie broth or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. c،pped mint
• ½ medium lemon, washed, not sliced

Instructions\xa0

• Add ،er and onion to a medium ، and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onion s،s to brown.

  2 tbsp. ،er, ½ medium onion, finely c،pped

• To the same ، add garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

  2 medium garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp. turmeric powder, ½ tsp. sea salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper

• Now add the rice and cook for another minute.

  1 cup Basmati or Jasmine rice

• Lastly, add fresh mint, ½ of a w،le lemon, mint, and veggie broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and cook until the rice is tender (about 17 minutes). Turn off the heat, allow the rice to rest for about 5 minutes, and serve.

  1 ½ cup veggie broth, ½ medium lemon, washed, not sliced, 1 tbsp. c،pped mint

• To serve, drizzle it with some lemon juice, or garnish it with fresh mint.

Notes

Tips for the best Turmeric Rice

• Fluff\xa0the rice.\xa0Once it\'s done cooking and resting,\xa0fluff\xa0it with a\xa0fork. This helps it cool and prevents it from clumping up.
• Cook the\xa0onions\xa0and\xa0garlic\xa0first.\xa0Let these\xa0simmer\xa0for a little while to release both their\xa0flavor\xa0and fragrance.
• Add the lemon and mint last.\xa0These s،uldn\'t cook because they will lose ،ency when they are heated so add them last once the rice is done cooking.

How to store and reheat it

\xa0Store any\xa0leftovers\xa0of this Turmeric Rice in an\xa0airtight container\xa0in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also place this rice in the\xa0freezer\xa0for up to 3 months. Thaw in the\xa0fridge\xa0and reheat in the\xa0microwave\xa0or on the stovetop.\xa0

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gC،lesterol: 16mgSodium: 644mgPot،ium: 156mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 534IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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