Turmeric Rice

About This Recipe

This vibrant yellow turmeric rice is spiced with turmeric and combined with fresh vegetables. Packed with health benefits, vegan and easy!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 small yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice)
• 1 cup brown rice* (not instant)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14-ounce) can low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan with a lid, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in the rice, garlic, turmeric, salt, thyme, and cumin. Stir and cook until the garlic and spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Pour in the broth. Stir to combine. Cover the pot, turn the heat to medium high and bring the rice to a boil (it can boil over quickly, so keep an eye on the pot and watch for excess steam or any jiggling sounds; uncover if this starts to happen).
3. Once the rice is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer over medium. Let simmer gently (check on it every now and then to make sure you are maintaining that simmer), covered, for 35 minutes.
4. Check for doneness. Most of the liquid should be absorbed and the grains should be al dente (almost tender). If they are still crunchy, cover and continue cooking for 5 to 10 additional minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in the peas and parsley. Recover and let sit off the heat for 10 minutes. At this point, the rice will steam and become tender. Serve warm with a sprinkle of additional parsley.