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Spiced Yellow Rice

Basmati rice with turmeric, cumin and toasted almonds.

25 min4 serveseasy

Basmati rice with turmeric, cumin and toasted almonds. This Middle Eastern veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

320

kcal

7g

Protein

54g

Carbs

9g

Fat

vegveganside

Ingredients

  • basmati rice1.5 cups
  • turmeric1 tsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • almond0.25 cup
  • butter2 tbsp
  • water3 cups

Method

  1. 1

    Toast almonds in butter; remove.

  2. 2

    Toast rice with spices 1 min.

  3. 3

    Add water; simmer 12 min covered.

  4. 4

    Fluff and top with almonds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spiced Yellow Rice take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Spiced Yellow Rice vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are basmati rice, turmeric, cumin.