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Yellow Rice
Yellow Rice is a great side dish that easily cooks on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. Add simple spices for an easy rice recipe that has tons of flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Let Stand
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat with the butter. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, onion powder, ground turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not remove the lid on the pan while the rice is steaming as this will cause the rice to not turn out properly.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.