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Ginger Turmeric Aromatic Rice
Servings: 3 to 4 servings

Ginger and Turmeric Aromatic Rice

4.24 from 30 votes
Ginger and Turmeric Aromatic Rice is a flavorful healthful rice to serve alongside just about any entree
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white basmati rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric peeled and grated*
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

For serving:

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients for the rice except for the dried cranberries to a small pot, cover, and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until rice has absorbed all liquid, 15 minutes (or according to package instructions). NOTE: if using a rice other than white basmati rice, follow package instructions for amount of water and cook time.
  • A few minutes before rice is finished cooking, stir the dried cranberries into the rice - this allows them to plump up and lends more flavor to the rice. Re-place the cover and continue to cook.
  • Taste rice for flavor and add more sea salt if desired. Serve with fresh cilantro and pine nuts alongside your favorite main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 3, Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g
Course: Side Dishes & Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: aromatic rice, basmati rice, fried rice, ginger, ginger root, Indian rice, turmeric
Author: Julia