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Ginger and Turmeric Aromatic Rice
4.2 from 90 votes

Ginger and Turmeric Aromatic Rice

This recipe cooks white basmati rice infused with aromatic fresh ginger, turmeric, and garlic, with coconut oil and lemon juice adding richness and brightness. Dried cranberries are stirred in near the end to plump and sweeten the rice, while toasted pine nuts and fresh cilantro provide complementary textures and fresh herbal notes when served.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white Basmati rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric peeled and grated, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
For serving:
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients for the rice except for the dried cranberries to a small pot, cover, and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until rice has absorbed all liquid, 15 minutes (or according to package instructions). NOTE: if using a rice other than white basmati rice, follow package instructions for amount of water and cook time.
  2. A few minutes before rice is finished cooking, stir the dried cranberries into the rice - this allows them to plump up and lends more flavor to the rice. Re-place the cover and continue to cook.
  3. Taste rice for flavor and add more sea salt if desired. Serve with fresh cilantro and pine nuts alongside your favorite main dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 3 Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 3
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.