Ginger and Turmeric Aromatic Rice

Below recipe by AuthorJulia

Ingredients

• 1 cup white basmati rice

• 1.5 cups water

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, (or oil of choice)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated

• 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, peeled and grated*

• 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• ½ cup dried cranberries

For serving:

1. ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2. ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

• Add all ingredients for the rice except for the dried cranberries to a small pot, cover, and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until rice has absorbed all liquid, 15 minutes (or according to package instructions). NOTE: if using a rice other than white basmati rice, follow package instructions for amount of water and cook time.

• A few minutes before rice is finished cooking, stir the dried cranberries into the rice - this allows them to plump up and lends more flavor to the rice. Re-place the cover and continue to cook.

• Taste rice for flavor and add more sea salt if desired. Serve with fresh cilantro and pine nuts alongside your favorite main dish.