Description
Prepare a flavorful, fluffy rice dish in one pot using turmeric for color and lemon and fresh herbs for a bright Mediterranean taste. This recipe works well as a side or a base for meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (Basmati recommended)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the grains.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and dill.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice before cooking helps achieve fluffier grains.
- For a complete meal, stir in 1 cup of drained and rinsed chickpeas during the final fluffing step.
- Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for a richer flavor base.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup cooked
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0