How to make Mediterranean Yellow Rice (quick & easy 30 min rice!)

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective and still yields a flavorful rice.

In a medium-sized pot on high heat, add the olive oil, and once hot, add the diced onion.

Saute the onions until golden. Add the garlic, herbs, and spices and mix well. Reduce heat to medium.

Add the rice and mix well, continue to stir until the rice becomes covered in oil and spices and slightly translucent. Mix in the nuts or seeds.

Add the water and bring it to a simmer. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the rice to simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender (about 10-12 minutes).

Remove the pot from the heat and remove the lid. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to steam for 5 minutes.

Right before serving, give the rice a good squeeze of lemon juice, add some freshly chopped parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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