Dill Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this aromatic and vibrant Dill Rice recipe, a delightful fusion of fragrant basmati rice, fresh dill, and warming spices like cumin and turmeric. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with earthy flavors, this versatile dish is enriched with sautéed onions and garlic for an extra layer of savory goodness. Its quick preparation, ready in just 35 minutes, makes it an ideal companion for roasted veggies, grilled meats, or hearty stews. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or spicing up a weeknight meal, this dill-infused rice is guaranteed to impress. Optimize your dining experience with this nutrient-packed, flavor-forward recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 0.5 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the drained rice to the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, gently stirring to coat the rice with the spices and oil.
Pour in the water, then add the salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and leave the rice covered for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the freshly chopped dill until evenly distributed.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2469 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1255 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
