🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Garlic Turmeric Rice

Ingredients

• 1½ cups basmati or brown rice, rinsed
• 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste
• ½ small onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in turmeric, cumin, ginger, and black pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in rice and coat the grains with the spice mixture.
5. Add broth and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes, until tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff with a fork. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Garnish with parsley, cilantro, and toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds.

Serving Ideas & Tips

Serve with grilled Mediterranean chicken, baked salmon, chickpeas and roasted vegetables, Greek-style chicken skewers, or cucumber-tomato-feta salad. Stir 1 cup cooked chickpeas or lentils into the finished rice for a heartier meal.