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One-Pot Mediterranean Yellow Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts

A mound of vibrant yellow mediterranean rice topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh chopped parsley.
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Make this easy, fluffy Mediterranean yellow rice in one pot. Seasoned with turmeric, cumin, garlic, and topped with fresh herbs and pine nuts, this recipe delivers vibrant flavor quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (Basmati recommended)
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice to the pot and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains with the spices.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
  6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  7. Transfer the rice to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

  • To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, shaking often, until golden brown. Watch them closely as they burn fast.
  • For a heartier meal, add one can (15 oz) of rinsed and drained chickpeas when you add the broth.
  • Use long-grain white rice for the best fluffy texture; Basmati works well for this aromatic spiced rice.

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