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Easy One-Pot Yellow & Lemon Mediterranean Rice

A white bowl filled with bright yellow mediterranean rice, topped generously with chopped fresh parsley.
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Make this bright, fluffy Mediterranean rice quickly in one pot. It features turmeric for color, lemon for zest, and simple herbs for authentic flavor, perfect as a fast side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice until it is coated with the spices and oil.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting time.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts if you use them.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, which helps you achieve a fluffier final texture.
  • For a make-ahead option, cool the cooked rice completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe works well with chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if you are serving it with meat.

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