Go Back
+ servings
mediterranean yellow rice

Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Mediterranean Yellow Rice, perfect with grilled meats or salads. Quick, easy, and sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Rest Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek, Mediterranean, Rice, tumeric, yellow
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Claudia Genschow

Video

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups rice basmati or other long, medium, or short-grain rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 3 Tablespoon parsley chopped
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3-4 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until the onion is soft and the garlic is fragrant and just starting to brown.
    3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves
  • Add the turmeric and the salt and stir to combine.
    1 teaspoon turmeric, salt to taste
  • Add the rice and stir until it turns mostly translucent.
    2 cups rice
  • Pour in the broth and water. Cover with a lid. When it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low.
    1 cup water, 2 cups broth
  • Cook for 12 minutes or until all the water is evaporated.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley.
    3 Tablespoon parsley, zest of 1 lemon, 3-4 Tablespoon lemon juice

Notes

Please note: Calories provided are only an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
QR Code linking back to recipe