Gigi’s Veggie-Packed Garlic Turmeric Rice

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Total Time

50 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Rating

(3)

Ingredients

4 servings

For the rice:
2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
½ large yellow onion, finely diced
1 red or orange bell pepper, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons of fresh grated turmeric (if you don't want yellow hands wear gloves)
1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati white rice
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups of water or broth
1 cup of frozen peas and carrot mix (or frozen mixed vegetables)
½ cup finely chopped fresh spinach
To garnish:
Fresh chopped cilantro, for sprinkling

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Preparation

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Step 1

Generously rinse your rice in a large sieve and set aside.

Step 2

Place a medium pot or deep pan over medium heat and add in olive oil. Once oil is warm add in onions and peppers and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden. Next stir in garlic and fresh grated turmeric and saute for an additional minute until fragrant, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Stir 1 cup of the uncooked rice, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to the veggie mixture. Saute, stirring frequently for 1 minute until rice is evenly coated. Next stir in 2 cups of water.

Step 4

Bring rice to a gentle boil over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then immediately cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and stir in the peas/carrots and spinach, then replace the cover and allow rice to steam for 10 to 15 additional minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper, to taste.