Heart-Healthy Fragrant Spiced Rice
Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Fragrant Spiced Rice, a nourishing and aromatic dish that’s as flavorful as it is wholesome. Featuring earthy brown basmati rice infused with a medley of warming spices—like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin—this recipe offers a symphony of bold and exotic flavors. Golden turmeric adds a pop of color and healthful benefits, while fresh cilantro and a spritz of lemon juice brighten the dish with zesty freshness. Prepared with olive oil and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this dish is perfect as a satisfying side or a light main course. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an easy yet elegant way to enjoy nutrient-rich grains with a vibrant twist. Perfect for fans of spiced rice recipes, healthy meal ideas, and global cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the brown basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cumin seeds to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed rice, making sure it gets well coated with the spices and onion. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Add the water, turmeric powder, and sea salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
Serve warm as a side dish or a main course, enjoying the aromatic and heart-healthy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 14% | |
*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.
