Jeweled Rice - Middle Eastern Yellow Rice
The perfect side dish for a dinner party or casual weeknight dinner. Full of flavor and color, this rice dish is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern flavors.
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced ¼-inch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsps grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 3 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- ½ cup mint leaves chopped
- ½ cup POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils plus more for garnish
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds toasted
Dressing
- 2 tbsps POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the rice, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and allow to cook, stirring until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne (optional), salt and pepper. Allow to toast 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and stir to combine. Add stock and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and olive oil together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in the dressing, dates, parsley, mint, and POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils. Serve on a platter and sprinkle with extra POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils and almonds.
Notes
The pomegranate juice dressing adds a burst of piquant flavor after the rice has cooked. It's not enough to make the rice soggy, just enough to flavor it.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
