Description
A comforting and aromatic Mediterranean Yellow Rice infused with vibrant spices, perfect as a side dish for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¾ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt (to taste)
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice (rinsed)
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. parsley (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, add the olive oil and finely diced onion over medium heat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and continue sautéing for another minute to release its aroma.
- Mix in the turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt, toasting the spices until fragrant for about 1 minute.
- Carefully pour in the water, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any stuck bits. Add the rinsed basmati rice and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in chopped cilantro, parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately with lamb koftas or Greek chicken kabobs and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
This dish can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg