Basic Yellow Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Simple and delicious basic yellow rice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Basic Yellow Rice

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 large shallots

chopped

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cumin

2 bay leaves

3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

My Favorite Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat butter in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and translucent about 3 minutes. Pour in rice garlic salt turmeric coriander cumin and bay leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.

Nutritional Information

Basic Yellow Rice

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 255.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 49.2g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 10.7mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 412IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 15.4mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 7.6mg 3%

Potassium: 102.4mg 3%

Sodium: 392.7mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 32.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.