Rice Made Right: Simple Garlic Turmeric Recipe for Busy Nights!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water reduces sodium while maintaining moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add finely chopped white ends of green onions, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, ½ cup chopped broccoli, and 1 & ½ cups chopped mushrooms; let it cook for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and ¼ tsp nutmeg powder; mix well.

Add 2 cups of basmati or long grain rice and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork, stir in green ends of chopped onions and lemon juice, and serve warm.

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