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Turmeric Rice

Vibrant turmeric rice is the ultimate easy and nutritious side dish. It's made with simple ingredients, including rice, garlic, onion, and the star of the show - turmeric, all cooked on your stovetop. Infused with the warm, earthy flavors of turmeric and boasting a fluffy, grain-separated texture, this stovetop turmeric rice is a lesson in simplicity and flavor, guaranteed to elevate any meal!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Keyword turmeric
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth of chicken - preferably homemade
  • 1 cup brown rice rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook one more minute.
  • Add broth, rice, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Fluff and toss with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg