This fragrant and vibrant rice comes together quickly and is bursting with wonderful flavor! Perfect with grilled chicken and/or vegetables!

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1 Tablespoon olive oil

½ cup onion, diced small

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon turmeric

1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt, to taste (depending on the broth you use)

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 ½ cups long grain rice or Jasmine or Basmati, rinsed and drained

2 ¼ cups chicken broth (can use water)

¼ cup pinenuts (toasted)

2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.▢
Add the onions and saute until softened and slightly translucent.
▢ Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, and rice to the pot. Stir frequently for a couple of minutes until the rice starts to look translucent.
Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the rice to gently simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
▢ Remove the pot from the heat. Lift up the lid and lay a clean dish towel over the top. Replace the lid on top of the towel and allow the rice to steam for 5-10 minutes.
▢ Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the pine nuts and cilantro. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, as needed. Serve.