Description
A comforting and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring basmati rice infused with turmeric and cumin, topped with crunchy pine nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in turmeric and cumin, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the basmati rice, stirring to coat the grains.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add salt to taste, stirring until well combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in toasted pine nuts before serving.
Notes
For added brightness, squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving. Customize with vegetables or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg