Jeweled Rice Recipe

Name: Jeweled Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 Tbs. vegetable oil; 4 green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbs. chopped dried apricots; 2 Tbs. chopped dried cranberries; 2 Tbs. dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; 1 Tbs. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1 bay leaf
2 Tbs. chopped dried apricots
2 Tbs. chopped dried cranberries
2 Tbs. dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1 Tbs. lemon juice

1
Combine turmeric and 2 1/4 cups hot water in bowl until turmeric dissolves.
2
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
3
Saute green onions 2 minutes.
4
Add rice and garlic, and saute 2 minutes more.
5
Pour turmeric water over rice, add bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Fold in dried fruits, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
9
Stir in pistachios and lemon juice.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric, 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, 4 green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup), 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Jeweled Rice falls under the General 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.

Jeweled Rice

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