Turmeric Rice
This Turmeric Rice is flavorful and vibrant! With its beautiful golden color and aromatic spices, it's the perfect complement to any meal. You'll love the combination of sautéed onions, garlic, smoked paprika, and turmeric, which infuses the rice with a rich, savory flavor. And the addition of crushed tomato and chicken broth brings everything together in a deliciously comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup crushed tomato
- 2 cup rice, arborio, jasmine or basmati
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat. Add in onions and sauté until they get golden brown, 5 minutes. Add salt, grated garlic, turmeric and smoked paprika. Sauté for one minute.
- Add in crushed tomato and cook down for 1-2 minutes. Stir in rice and continue to sauté, coating with the tomato and seasoning paste for about one minute.
- Add in the chicken broth and stir being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan (to deglaze). Turn heat to high and bring to a boil with the lid off stirring a couple of times to make sure in doesn't burn.
- As soon as the rice comes to a boil, turn to low heat, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.Remove lid, fluff with a fork and serve immediately!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg