- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ cup small Oniondiced
- 2 cloves Garlicminced
- ¼ tsp Cuminground
- ½ tsp Turmericpowder
- 1 ¼ tsp Saltor to taste
- Black pepperto taste
- 1 ½ cups Long grain ricewhite, rinsed and drained
- 2 ¼ cups Water
- ¼ cup Pine nutstoasted
- 2 tbsp Cilantrofresh, chopped
Mediterranean Yellow Rice
This deeply aromatic and flavorful Mediterranean Yellow Rice recipe features fluffy long-grain rice and aromatics from the onion, garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Add the pine nuts and fresh cilantro leaves for the finishing touch. Serve this delicious vegan side dish with any main or use as part of a Mediterranean rice bowl.
This recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients and 20 minutes of cooking time — no Instant Pot necessary. The result is a bright side dish with an exquisite Mediterranean taste that is both healthy and comforting. Start out by sautéing the onions until softened and almost translucent. Next, add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and rice. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes before adding the water. Bring the rice to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Once ready, remove the rice from heat, wrap the lid with a clean dish towel and place it on top of the pot. Allow the rice to steam for 5-10 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and fold in the toasted pine nuts and the chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
To make the Mediterranean Yellow Rice, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Mediterranean Yellow Rice
1 | Sauté onions | 4 |
2 | Add aromatics and rice | 2 |
3 | Add water | 2 |
4 | Cook | 15 |
5 | Steam | 5 |
6 | Add pine nuts and cilantro | 1 |
7 | Serve | |
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