Best 8 Turmeric Rice With Peas And Carrots Recipes

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Turmeric rice with peas and carrots is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The vibrant yellow color of the turmeric adds a beautiful touch to the dish, while the peas and carrots provide a pop of sweetness and crunch. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIED RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
4 cups cold water
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced in 1/2
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons sesame oil
4 scallions, sliced thin
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, run under cool water for 2 minutes to thaw
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
Kosher salt
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pot with a tight fitting lid, add the rice and 4 cups cold water. Put in the ginger and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When it is hot, pour in the sesame oil. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the peas and carrots and cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in the eggs and stir-fry until they are cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the ginger from the rice and add the rice to the wok; stir everything together and break up any clumps of rice. Add the soy and hoisin and stir some more. Taste for seasoning and add some salt if needed. Stir in the cilantro leaves and serve.

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A. Abaza

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A Abaza

Categories     Green Pea Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A Abaza

Categories     Green Pea Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A Abaza

Categories     Green Pea Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A Abaza

Categories     Green Pea Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASY RICE AND PEAS



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Even folks who aren't fond of vegetables will gobble up this simple-to-prepare side dish. For even more color, toss in some chopped frozen carrots.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RICE WITH CARROTS AND PEAS (RICE COOKER)



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Make and share this Rice With Carrots and Peas (Rice Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     White Rice

Time 53m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup carrot, sliced in rounds
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (or any flavorful white rice)
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 TBSP of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the carrots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
  • Place rice in rice cooker bowl.
  • Add beef stock, parsley, thyme, peas and sauteed carrots; stir to combine.
  • Close cover; set to regular cycle.
  • When machine switches to Keep Warm cycle, let the rice steam for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with wooden or plastic rice paddle or wooden spoon.
  • This rice will hold for 1-2 hours on Keep Warm cycle.
  • When ready to serve, add remaining 1 TBSP butter and almonds; stir to distribute.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 334.4, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • To make the rice more flavorful, use vegetable broth or chicken broth instead of water.
  • If you don't have fresh turmeric, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric instead.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
  • If you don't have frozen peas and carrots, you can use fresh or canned vegetables instead.
  • Serve the rice with a dollop of yogurt or raita for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Turmeric rice with peas and carrots is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. The turmeric gives the rice a beautiful yellow color and a slightly peppery flavor. The peas and carrots add sweetness and crunch. This dish is a good source of fiber and protein, and it is also low in calories and fat.

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