Quick Garlic Turmeric Rice
This Quick Garlic Turmeric Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that combines the earthy tones of turmeric with the aromatic essence of garlic. It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or as a complement to your favorite protein. Packed with nutritious vegetables, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 garlic cloves
- 1/2 onion (about 75 g)
- 80 g broccolini
- 1/4 red bell pepper (about 40 g)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic cloves, onion, broccolini, and red bell pepper.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add 2 tbsp of avocado oil.
- Cook the garlic and onions in the pan for 6-7 minutes until they become golden brown. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir.
- Remove the garlic and onions from the pan and set them aside. Heat the pan to medium heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil.
- Sauté the broccolini and red bell pepper in the pan for a couple of minutes until slightly tender. Add the corn, cooked basmati rice, turmeric, salt, and the cooked garlic and onions. Stir well to combine and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the garlic turmeric rice and sprinkle with some more crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Serve hot as a flavorful side dish or add protein of your choice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg