Elena's Yellow Rice

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This is my husband's favorite rice. It took me awhile to finally come up with this version. One can add chicken, tuna, ham, etc., to make it a one dish meal. It is also great for rice patties. The vinegar is traditional in rice in Spain; it keeps the rice fluffy.

Submitted by Mariposa
Published on April 3, 2019
3
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Stir water, vegetable oil, garlic, vinegar, turmeric, and salt together in a 2-quart saucepan. Place a cover on the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.

  2. Slowly stir rice into the boiling mixture. Replace cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer rice mixture until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. Transfer rice to a large bowl. Gently fold peas and carrots into rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
4g Fat
45g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 617mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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