Turmeric Lemon Rice
Turmeric Lemon Rice- this easy side dish is healthy and easy to throw together. It's surprisingly refreshing and the perfect pairing for any dinner!
Servings: 4 small servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil I love coconut oil in this recipe
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice or other long grain rice
- 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon about 1 tablespoon of zest and 3 tbs of juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you haven't already done so, cook your rice. I LOVE the ease of cooking basmati rice in my instant pot. That recipe is HERE.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and saute for 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
- To the skillet add the cooked rice, lemon zest and juice, turmeric, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and continue to cook until everything is warmer through.
- Serve and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
