Tasty Turmeric Rice Recipe Is What the Doctor Ordered (30 Minutes, 9 Ingredients) by 30Seconds Food
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Rice is always a good choice as a side dish with dinner. Rice goes with everything, and most people love it. After reading the health benefits of turmeric, you may want to add this easy turmeric rice recipe to your recipe rotation. This tasty turmeric rice recipe with peas and lemon is quick, easy and tastes amazing.
The easy gluten-free rice recipe is made with simple, wholesome ingredients: basmati or jasmine rice, vegetable or chicken broth, lemon, butter, olive oil, turmeric, peas and fresh parsley for garnish. The ingredients cook in a saucepot on the stovetop for about 20 minutes. Fast, healthy and delicious!
This easy turmeric rice side dish recipe is great with grilled chicken (or tofu for your vegan and/or vegetarian friends) and is great the next day for lunch.
Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice or jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth (you can use chicken broth)
- 1 cup water
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter (if vegan omit and add 2 tablespoons olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Here’s how to make it:
- In a pot, bring the broth, water, lemon juice, butter, olive oil, turmeric and salt to a boil. Add the rice. Cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the peas and parsley or cilantro. (For color, you could use frozen peas and carrots. Don't like peas? Leave them out!) Taste and re-season, if needed. Cover and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Stir and serve. Store the rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
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