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Plate of Turmeric Rice on a Wooden Surface
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4.75 from 4 votes

Turmeric Rice

This vibrant turmeric rice is bursting with flavor and packed with spices. A delicious show stealing-side dish that's super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch cloves
  • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with the oil and place it over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onion. Sweat the onion until it become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and cloves. Sauté everything for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes very fragrant.
  • Stir in the broth, rice, and lemon juice.
  • Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Lower the heat until the liquid is at a low simmer, then cover the pot.
  • Let the rice simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • When the rice has finished cooking let the pot sit with the lid on for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork or rice paddle, and season the rice with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cups | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.3g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.4g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg