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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: 460kcal
Author: Claudia Genschow

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