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Mediterranean (Turmeric) Yellow Rice

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Mediterranean yellow rice is infused with turmeric, cumin, garlic and ginger simmered in flavorful vegetable stock with long-grain or basmati rice for a fluffy, fragrant finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and minced
  • 23 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white or basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or high-sided skillet to medium heat. Add onion; cook 4-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, cumin and black pepper; cook 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in rice; allow to toast 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add stock; bring to a simmer. Cover; cook 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley or cilantro and almonds or pine nuts and raisins, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitution Tip: Use brown rice for a fiber-filled side dish. You may need to add more stock and it will take around 45 minutes to cook.

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