Tammy's Turmeric Rice

Turmeric turns this simple rice pilaf with onion, peas, and carrot a beautiful bright yellow, an easy side dish ready in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• ¼ cup frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, rice, and peas in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sunflower seeds, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Stir cooked rice into onion mixture and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.