TURMERIC RICE

Turmeric Rice image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup converted rice
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
Tabasco to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until wilted. Add rice and turmeric. Stir to coat.
Add broth, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Blend well, bring to a boil and simmer for 17 minutes. Uncover and stir with a fork. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams