Cindy's Yellow Rice

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This yellow rice recipe is easy to make.

Submitted by cindy_richelle
Updated on September 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup white rice

  • ¼ cup dried minced onion

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, onion, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

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  3. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
7g Fat
43g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 587mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 128mg 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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