Turmeric Ginger Rice Pilaf

Turmeric Ginger Rice Pilaf

DATE: September 27, 2022
  • Dairy-Free
  • diet
  • dinner
  • Gluten-Free
  • Here Comes the Yum
  • meal type
This is a beautiful one-pot meal that tastes amazing. It’s great alone or you can pair it with a protein like tofu, chicken or fish. I was inspired by a similar recipe on Bonappetit that uses turmeric in rice much the same way. I used Healthy On You® Here Comes the Yum Spice Blend. It’s packed with flavor and healthy goodness from the spices and the addition of coconut milk. If you have vegetables on hand, add them to the mix. I happened to have broccoli and swiss chard from the garden, but if you have spinach or kale, those would work perfectly in this recipe. The great thing too is that the ingredients are items that you may find in your pantry already. So when you need to use up some of your pantry staples, reach for this recipe!
Accent Graphic
Accent graphics

Featured product

Here Comes The Yum

Here Comes The Yum

Turmeric Ginger Spice
Ingredient Graphic
  • 2 cups White rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Healthy On You® Here Come's the Yum Turmeric Ginger Spice
  • pinch of saffron threads (optional, but if you have...)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pre-cooked lentils
  • 3 cups chopped greens like swiss chard, kale, collards etc.
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1½ tsp Sea salt and¼ tsp ground pepper plus more for tasting.
  • ¼ cup Shredded coconut for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

  1. In a cast iron dutch oven, saute the onion in coconut oil until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook with the onions for two minutes.
  3. Meanwhile: soak the saffron in 2 tbsp warm water and allow the liquid to color bright orange-two minutes.
  4. Season the onions and garlic with the Here Comes the Yum Turmeric Ginger Spice, sea salt and pepper.
  5. Add the coconut milk, chicken stock, and saffron with the liquid to the seasoned onions and garlic.
  6. Add the rice stir well. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover and add the cooked lentils and stir well. Lay the broccoli and swiss chard on top and cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
  8. Rice is cooked when rice grains are tender and dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with shredded coconut and sesame seeds.

Recommended Recipes

Dahl And Rice

here comes the yum

I’m focusing on the Dhal in this recipe because it is hands down, delish. This is a spin on my mom’s dahl recipe. She used yellow split peas but I use red lentils. They cook much faster and have a more creamy texture.

View Recipe
  • Dairy-Free
  • dinner
  • ginger
  • Here Comes the Yum
  • Indian food
  • plantain
  • turmeric
  • Turmeric Ginger Spice
  • vegan
Dahl And Rice

Wild Rice Stuffed Honeynut Squash

spice spice baby the fennel countdown

We’re adding to our list of creative and yummy ways to use squash this season! Here we had fun with a new type of squash, honeynut squash. Think butternut squash, but smaller. We decided to combine two loved side ingredients, rice and squash, into one festive and flavorful holiday side.

View Recipe
  • Dairy-Free
  • dinner
  • Gluten-Free
  • Side
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
Wild Rice Stuffed Honeynut Squash

Za’atar Spiced Cauli-rice Stuffed Eggplant

while my zaatar gently weeps

I love eggplant and I consistently have them in my kitchen thanks to my garden. Eggplants are extremely versatile and are easy to dress up with some flavor, especially spice blends!

View Recipe
  • appetizer
  • dinner
  • Middle Eastern Spice
  • Side
  • vegetarian
Za’atar Spiced Cauli-rice Stuffed Eggplant
See more recipes

Learn How to Cook
With Our Blends

Accent Graphic

At Healthy On You®, we feel it is integral to give back to our communities and those in need. We have carried out this mission by offering donation-based cooking classes, we call our Cooking for a Cause series. All proceeds are donated to that classes’s charity of choice, typically a cause fighting for social justice and equality. Join us to learn how to cook with your favorite Healthy On You® blends, support a great cause, and meet others who share a similar passion for flavorful, nutritious food!

Sign Up
here comes the yum