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Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Fluffy, fragrant, and delicious Mediterranean yellow rice. This dish makes for a great side dish to many different meals like roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and salads.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 468 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small (120 grams, 4.23 ounces) brown onion finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 cups (400 grams, 14.11 ounces) jasmine rice rinsed and drained (see note 1)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 cups (750ml/grams, 26.46 ounces) stock e.g. vegetable or chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (7 grams, 0.25 ounces) cilantro coriander, roughly chopped, optional
  • 2 tablespoons (7 grams, 0.25 ounces) parsley roughly chopped, optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized saucepan. Once hot add the brown onion and cook until the onion is tender and lightly browned. Then add the minced garlic and rinsed and drained rice. Saute for a further 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the turmeric powder, stock, and salt and pepper to the saucepan. Mix through and bring the liquid to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce to a simmer and gently stir the rice.
  3. Cook, covered with a lid for 20 minutes. Once cooked turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Gently fluff the rice (mix the rice gently with a spoon or fork) and then mix through the chopped coriander and parsley (if using). Serve.

Notes

  • If using basmati rice, cook your rice for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serve Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 92g (31%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 523mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serve
Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 92g 31%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 523mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

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