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Easy One-Pot Mediterranean Yellow Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts

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Make this fluffy, flavorful Mediterranean Yellow Rice in one pot. It features aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin, brightened with fresh herbs and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts. It is a quick and satisfying side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (like Basmati or Jasmine)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice to the pot and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains with the spices.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. While the rice cooks, toast the pine nuts. Place the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until lightly golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove immediately from the skillet.
  6. After 15 minutes of simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this resting time.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the chopped parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts.
  8. Serve immediately as a side dish or as the base for a grain bowl. This recipe is a great alternative to complicated meal planning systems.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, add 1 can (15 ounces) of rinsed and drained chickpeas along with the broth in Step 4. This makes a great vegan Mediterranean Rice and Beans dish.
  • If you are looking for precision cooking methods, consider using a sous-vide precision cooker for other recipes, but this rice is best made on the stovetop.
  • This rice pairs well with grilled chicken or fish, offering flavors often found in the best meal delivery services.

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