Turmeric Rice
The vibrant yellow color and unbelievable taste of Turmeric Rice will excite your senses.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 2 pinches cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley fresh chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, turmeric, and cumin, coating the rice evenly with spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Fluff with a fork before serving and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.