Description
A quick and flavorful rice dish with garlic and turmeric, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Optional: 1/4 cup Parmesan or nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Sauté the garlic in a medium saucepan with olive oil or butter over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add turmeric and stir for a few seconds to release its flavors.
- Combine the rinsed rice with the garlic and turmeric mixture, then pour in water or broth and sprinkle with salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: garlic rice, turmeric rice, quick rice recipe, vegetarian rice dish, healthy side