Yellow Rice ~
Arroz Amarillo – Spanish for Yellow Rice – is savory turmeric-spiced rice that is easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ready to serve in under 30 minutes.
Yellow Rice is a super versatile dish that works well with all sorts of cuisines.
I used Jasmine rice for this recipe because it’s what I had on hand but other varieties of rice work just as well.
The addition of red peppers and savory seasonings make this rice an especially tasty accompaniment to Mexican and Indian main dishes.
Keep this recipe on hand for Taco Tuesday!
Why you will love this Yellow Rice:
- quick and easy
- simple and savory
- healthy and nutritious
- adds a bright pop of color to any meal
- dairy-free
- vegan
- gluten-free
- works as a side dish or main course
Ingredients for Yellow Rice:
- olive oil
- red bell pepper
- red onion
- ground turmeric
- garlic powder
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- Jasmine rice – or long-grain white rice
- vegan chicken-style broth – or vegetable broth
How to make Yellow Rice:
Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add red bell pepper, red onion, turmeric, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, until peppers and onion are softened.
Add rice, stirring to combine.
Add chicken-style broth. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for about 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Cheers!
Got leftovers?
No problem! This Yellow Rice can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add the rice to a pan over low heat on the stove and cover until heated through.
Or save time and just pop it in the microwave on the reheat setting.
More flavorful rice recipes:
Mexican Rice and Black Beans – A hearty and healthy rice and bean dish that is easy to make and ready to serve in 30 minutes!
Mexican Rice and Black Beans
5-Ingredient Vegan Spanish Rice – This rice is perfect on the side with tacos, as filling for enchiladas and burritos, or as a hearty addition to your taco salad.
5-Ingredient Vegan Spanish Rice
Yellow Rice
Yellow Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
Instructions
- Into a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add red bell pepper, red onion, turmeric, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, until peppers and onion are softened.
- Add rice, stirring to combine.
- Add chicken-style broth. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
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