Mediterranean Rice
Fragrant and golden, this Mediterranean rice is a quick and easy side dish that pairs with any Mediterranean main. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs for delightful crunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup toasted pine nuts
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into a medium sized pot and bring up to medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until onions begin to soften and become fragrant. Add the chopped garlic and continue sautéing for another minute.
- Add the ground turmeric and continue sautéing for another 30 seconds.
- Add the basmati rice and saute the rice for 1-2 minutes, coating all of the grains with the infused oil.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small opening. Bring the stock up to a boil, and once boiling, reduce the heat down to a simmer.
- Continue cooking the yellow rice for 18-20 minutes until all of the liquid has absorbed and rice is cooked through and tender.
- Once done, gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Rinse the basmati rice a few times until the water is almost clear, this helps create a fluffier rice.
- Saute the turmeric into the oil for 30 seconds to open up all of the flavors.