Elena’s Yellow Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Tasty Elena's Yellow Rice is perfect for a weeknight dinner

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

211

Sugar

Fat

4.5g

Elena's Yellow Rice is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The rice is cooked with a mixture of garlic, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar, giving it a bright yellow color and a slightly nutty flavor. The addition of peas and carrots adds a nice pop of color and texture to the dish. This dish is perfect as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or as a standalone vegetarian entrée.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, combine the water, vegetable oil, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and salt.
2.	Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.	Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover the saucepan.
4.	Cook the rice for 18-20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
5.	Once the rice is cooked, mix in the thawed peas and carrots.
6.	Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

PROS

Elena’s Yellow Rice is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The rice has a bright yellow color and a slightly nutty flavor from the turmeric.

The addition of peas and carrots adds a nice pop of color and texture to the dish.

CONS

This dish is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those following a low-carbohydrate diet.

If you are sensitive to the taste of turmeric, you may find the flavor overwhelming in this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turmeric is a spice that has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits.
It is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may help improve brain function and lower your risk of heart disease.
Peas and carrots are both rich in vitamins and fiber, which can help support digestive health and boost your immune system.

	2 cups water
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 tablespoon minced garlic
	2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
	2 teaspoons ground turmeric
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 cup long grain white rice
	1 cup frozen peas and carrots , thawed