Mediterranean Yellow Rice
Fluffy Mediterranean yellow rice seasoned with garlic, cumin, and turmeric and finished with pine nuts and fresh cilantro. This easy stovetop recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 2¼ cups water
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened and translucent.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, and rice. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the rice starts to look translucent.2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt and pepper, 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.2¼ cups water
- Remove the pot from the heat. Lift the lid and place a clean dish towel over the pot, then replace the lid on top of the towel. Let the rice steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the pine nuts and cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasonings, as needed, and serve.¼ cup pine nuts, 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
Notes
Storing and freezing:
Leftover rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. I like to use a resealable bag for freezing room-temperature rice.
To reheat from frozen, defrosting the rice isn't necessary. Add a few tablespoons of water before reheating it in a pot on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl.
Brown rice:
If you would like to make this recipe with long-grain brown rice, you will need to add about ½ cup extra water. In addition, the cooking time will be longer.
Nut-free option:
Hemp seeds can be used in place of the pine nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg
