Yellow Rice
A vibrant and simple yellow rice dish with turmeric, carrots, and zucchini, topped with fresh green onions. Perfect as a side or a light main.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- 3
Stir in turmeric and salt, then add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
While rice cooks, dice the carrot and zucchini into small cubes. Slice the green onions thinly.
- 5
After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Fluff the rice with a fork, then gently fold in the carrot, zucchini, and most of the green onions.
- 7
Serve warm, garnished with the remaining green onions.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- colander
- knife
- cutting board
- fork
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