Quick and Easy Garlic Turmeric Rice
This easy Easy Garlic and Turmeric Rice Recipe is vibrant and earthy with the warmth of turmeric with the savory depth of garlic. Whether you're serving it with juicy greek yogurt chicken, grilled veggies, or your favorite Mediterranean mains, this rice is sure to be a hit.
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Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or ghee or substitute extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion yellow or white works
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- salt optional
- pepper as needed
Instructions
- In a dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rice and sauté for about 4-5 minutes. Then add the onions and continue to saute for additional 2-3 minutes or until the onions sweat and the rice gets a little golden.
- Add in the garlic and mix well. Let it cook for one minute continuously stirring the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Pour in the chicken and add in the tumeric and black pepper.
- Cover, bring it to a boil and then turn the heat down to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Check for the fluffiness with a fork and place the lid back on and remove from the heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes with the lid on and then serve warm.
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Notes
Notes:
Storing and reheating: To store, place any leftover rice in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for up to 4 days. Reheat it gently on the stove top or in the microwave, adding a little bit of water if necessary to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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