Turmeric Yellow Rice with Butternut Squash and Kale

Name: Turmeric Yellow Rice with Butternut Squash and Kale
Prep time: 10 Mins
Cook time: 35 Mins
Total time: 45 Mins
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups Mahatma® Basmati Rice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups diced butternut squash; 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 4 cups loosely packed chopped kale; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

35 Mins

Paquete de arroz basmati de grano extra largo

Turmeric Yellow Rice with Butternut Squash and Kale

1 Ingredients
2 Instructions
3 Substitution
4 Yellow Rice
5 Turmeric

Ingredients

2 cups Mahatma® Basmati Rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups diced butternut squash
1 tbsp ground turmeric
4 cups loosely packed chopped kale
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

With its golden hue, this Turmeric Yellow Rice is made heartier with Fall-inspired vegetables like butternut squash and leafy kale for the perfect side dish or lunch!

Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in vegetable broth, butternut squash and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in rice; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in kale; cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until butternut squash is tender, rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 3
Fluff rice with fork. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.
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- 1 Substitution
Substitution

Use other leafy greens like spinach in place of kale if desired.

Contents

1 Yellow Rice
2 Turmeric

Yellow Rice

Although often considered a simple side dish, this yellow rice is loaded with flavor starting with fragrant Basmati Rice from Mahatma® Rice simmered in spices like onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper along with vegetable broth, butternut squash and kale.

It’s a great vegetarian dish that can be used as a filling lunch or dinner side dish to accompany meats, additional grilled vegetables or serve alongside tacos or wrapped in a burrito.

If you’re looking to add a bit more protein, add in cooked shredded chicken, beef or other plant-based options like garbanzo beans or tofu.

Turmeric

Wondering how yellow rice gets that signature color? Adding turmeric is a great natural way to add a yellow/orange hue to lots of dishes without having to add chemical colors or ingredients with a strong flavor. It’s often considered a superfood because of its beneficial properties as a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that helps to prevent certain diseases. In fact, in some classic rice dishes like this Roasted Harvest Veggie Paella, turmeric is a less expensive alternative to using saffron.

Looking for more ways to incorporate turmeric into your diet? Try this Turmeric Breakfast Rice Bowl for a great way to start the day!

Turmeric Yellow Rice with Butternut Squash and Kale

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