Iranian Rice - a Different Way... Recipe

Name: Iranian Rice - a Different Way...
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 2 cups chicken stock (or 1 14.5 oz. can); 15 ounces white beans, drained (Great Northern); turmeric (to taste); cayenne powder (to taste); onion powder (to taste); garlic powder (to taste); dried dill weed (to taste); salt (to taste); ½ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 cups sour cream; dried dill (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken stock (or 1 14.5 oz. can)
15 ounces white beans, drained (Great Northern)
turmeric (to taste)
cayenne powder (to taste)
onion powder (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)
dried dill weed (to taste)
salt (to taste)
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon sugar
2 cups sour cream
dried dill (to taste)

1
Season beans with dill, onion powder, and cayenne.
2
Heat seasoned beans slowly in a skillet.
3
Put broth in a bowl and season with turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
4
Put rice in the bottom of a sauce pot and douse LIBERALLY with olive oil.
5
Toast rice on high heat, constantly stirring, until all oil is absorbed and rice is light brown and smells like popcorn.
6
Immediately transfer seasoned broth into the rice pot (and be prepared for a loud noise!
7
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8
Stir rice/broth mixture, boiling on high heat, until liquid is absorbed by about 1/2.
9
Cover and simmer on low for 20 minute while you make the sauce.
10
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, dill weed, lemon juice, and sugar, and then refrigerate the sauce.
11
Serve rice hot with beans over the top and cold sauce on the side, or mix rice & beans together and refrigerate for a cold lunch or salad!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 2 cups chicken stock (or 1 14.5 oz. can), 15 ounces white beans, drained (Great Northern), turmeric (to taste), and more.

Yes, Iranian Rice - a Different Way... falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Iranian Rice - a Different Way...

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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