Description
A vibrant, golden-hued rice dish from Lebanon, infused with turmeric, spices, and love. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain basmati rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or currants
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Drain the rice and set aside to let any excess water evaporate.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in turmeric and cumin, cooking for 30 seconds to release flavors.
- Add rinsed rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth or water, season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in any desired optional add-ins.
Notes
Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly for fluffy grains. Letting the rice rest after cooking enhances both texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lebanese turmeric rice, vegan rice dish, turmeric rice, middle eastern side dish