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Yellow Rice Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Rest Time for Rice20 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon(s) minced onion dried (from the canister)
  • ½ teaspoon(s) ground turmeric
  • 2 cup(s) water or broth
  • 1 cup(s) long grain white rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, minced onion, and turmeric. Cook for about 30 seconds.
    2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, 1 teaspoon(s) garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon(s) minced onion, ½ teaspoon(s) ground turmeric
  • Add the broth and rice, and stir to combine. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
    2 cup(s) water, 1 cup(s) long grain white rice
  • Cook uncovered for 15-17 minutes. Cook without stirring until the water is absorbed and pockets form in the rice. The water should be equal with the "pockets."
  • Cover, turn off the turn, and let the rest undisturbed for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, uncover and use a fork to fluff. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of rice. Actual calories will vary.
 
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Nutrition Facts
Yellow Rice Recipe
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
0.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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