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Also referred to as “yellow rice” or “golden rice,” turmeric rice gets its signature hue from a spice called turmeric.

Turmeric tastes warm, earthy, and aromatic.It’s often found in curries or used to dye foods naturally.

The way that Homemade Fried Rice ups the ante of stir fry recipes and Lemon Rice adds flair to Mediterranean meals, turmeric rice is an accessible way to turn your Indian-inspired recipes into a restaurant-quality experience (along with this easy Homemade Naan). From Chicken Tikka Masala to Instant Pot Lentil Curry, taking a few additional minutes to add vegetables and spices to your rice is well worth it. You’ll love the rice leftovers too!

How to Make Turmeric Rice

In addition to the spices, I opted to make this turmeric rice with vegetables. The veggies add a nutritional boost, a more dynamic flavor and texture, and make the sunny yellow rice look even more pleasing on your plate.

The Ingredients

Turmeric. Used widely throughout Asia and an essential spice in Indian cooking, turmeric is made from the ground root of the turmeric plant (which is related to ginger). Turmeric tastes warm and earthy but is not spicy.

Brown Rice. To make this a healthy turmeric rice, I chose to use brown rice. Not only does brown rice have an inviting nuttiness, but it’s also higher in fiber and magnesium than white rice. Veggies. Making this a turmeric rice with vegetables means it’s packed with extra nutrition and vibrant colors. Onions, carrots, and peas bring vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber to the dish. Broth. The cooking liquid for our rice. Cooking rice in broth gives it a much more complex, savory flavor than cooking it in water. I used vegetable broth to make this a vegan turmeric rice recipe.

Spices. Dried thyme, cumin, and a pinch of salt bring a little earthiness and warmth.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate cooled rice in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers with a splash of broth in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. To Freeze. Freeze cooled rice in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat as directed from frozen.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Saucepan. Perfect for making this healthy turmeric rice. Extra Large Cutting Board. Never run out of cutting board space again.Measuring Spoons. When making recipes with lots of spices, measuring spoons are a must-have tool.

This vibrant turmeric rice is here to light up your plate.

Studies of the health benefits of turmeric are not completely conclusive, but some studies do indicate that turmeric is good for weight loss and can help fight heart disease and cancer (more here).Whether or not these studies sway you, turmeric can be a healthy addition to your diet.

Let the rice cool before transferring it to storage containers. To speed things up, spread the rice into a single layer on a baking sheet. Divide the rice into portions before freezing. This allows you to thaw a little at a time as needed. If you can avoid it, do not thaw your rice in the refrigerator. Letting your rice thaw in the refrigerator can cause it to become mushy. Use it directly from frozen.