Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe

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Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ sweet onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ¾ tsp. turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley flat-leaf, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Step by Step method

    Step 1.

    Add oil and diced onion to a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Add crushed garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.

    Step 2.

    2 Tbsp. olive oil,½ sweet onion,3 cloves garlic

    Step 3.

    Mix in turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Toast until fragrant. (About 1 minute.)

    Step 4.

    ¾ tsp. turmeric,¼ tsp. cumin,¼ tsp. paprika,1 ¼ tsp. salt

    Step 5.

    Pour in water, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any bits that are stuck, and add in the rice. Give it a good stir, and bring the water to a boil.

    Step 6.

    2 ¼ cups water,1 ½ cups basmati rice

    Step 7.

    Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

    Step 8.

    Remove the pot from the heat and mix in chopped cilantro, parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately with some Lamb Koftas or Greek Chicken Kabobs and Tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

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