Mediterranean Rice Recipe

Transform plain white rice with some pantry spices into a gorgeous yellow rice pilaf using this Mediterranean rice recipe.

Course Side

Cuisine Mediterranean

Total Time 35

Servings as a side

Calories 256kcal

Heat oil in a large heavy-based pot and toast pine nuts over medium-high heat then remove to a bowl and set aside.
2 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Add chopped onion and fry until softened.
1 small brown onion
Add turmeric and cumin and fry for a minute, then add crushed garlic and continue to fry for a futher 30 seconds.
1 garlic clove, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric
Add water, salt and rice then bring to a boil.
2 cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup rice
Once simmering, give everything a good stir to scrape the base of the pot then place the lid on and turn the heat down to very low and simmer for 15 minutes undisturbed.
Then remove from the heat and allow to sit for a further 10 minutes (without lifting the lid).
Add in chopped coriander (if using) and toasted pine nuts, and stir lightly to fluff and serve.
¼ cup fresh coriander (cilantro)

Scraping the bottom of the pot to dislodge any grains of rice right before you put the lid on to simmer will help stop the rice from sticking to the base of the pot.
Chopped fresh herbs to finish - substitute parsley for the coriander (cilantro) if you aren't a fan.
Swap slivered almonds for toasted pine nuts.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*