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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
Yellow Rice
comfortingcolorfulLatin Americanveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freeplant-based

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.

  3. Step 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. Step 4

    While rice cooks, dice the carrot and zucchini into small cubes. Slice the green onions thinly.

  5. Step 5

    After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Fluff the rice with a fork, then gently fold in the carrot, zucchini, and most of the green onions.

  7. Step 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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