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Simple Turmeric Rice with Peas

Erica
This Turmeric Rice with Peas recipe is basic, simple, and oh so delicious. Easy comfort food, perfect for any weeknight.
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Persian
Servings 4
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbs unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 Tbs fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, bring the stock and water to a boil. Put the rice in a strainer and rinse with water for 30 seconds.
  • Add the rice to the boiling stock and water along with the butter, turmeric, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the peas in a layer over the rice, cover, and let them steam to heat 5 minutes. Toss the peas in with the rice and taste for seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For an easy chicken stock recipe visit HERE

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal (13%)

Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Keyword easy rice side dish, turmeric rice with peas, yellow rice with peas
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