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cooked turmeric rice in a pot garnished with lemon and cilantro
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Turmeric Rice

Turmeric Rice is an easy and colorful side dish. The rice is fragrant and delicious with turmeric, garlic, butter and fresh lemon juice.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 3/4 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Put the rice in a metal strainer or colander and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter. 
  • Stir in the turmeric, garlic powder and salt and mix until blended with the butter. Then stir in the rinsed rice. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the rice a bit.
  • Add the water and lemon juice to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low (you want the rice to be gently simmering) and cover the pan.
  • Allow the rice to cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Keep the pan covered and remove it from the heat. Allow the rice to sit for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Take the lid off the pan and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg