Give your plain rice a makeover with this elegant turmeric rice pilaf recipe. It is very flavorful and the perfect side to any dish. The recipe includes turmeric which is really good for you…it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Discover the 100 Awesome Health Benefits of Turmeric.
 
Ingredients:
1 Cup Rice
¼ Cup of Angel Hair Pasta, broken into small pieces about ½ inch
2 ½ Cups Vegetarian Broth, Chicken Broth or Water
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ½ Teaspoon of Turmeric
Sea Salt, to taste
 
Preparation:
1) Heat the oil in a saucepan.
2) Add the pasta and sauté until golden brown.
3) Add the liquid, salt and rice and bring to a boil.
4) Cover pot and turn heat to a very low simmer for about 20 minutes.
5) Turn off heat when all liquid is absorbed and fluff gently with a fork.
 
Serves: 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes