Yellow rice w/carrots & peas
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Yellow rice with carrots and peas is a vibrant, flavorful dish made by cooking rice with spices, carrots, and peas to create a colorful and nutritious accompaniment. It provides a good source of carbohydrates and adds variety to meals.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Yellow rice w/carrots & peas
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Yellow rice w/carrots & peas shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Yellow rice with carrots and peas is a vibrant and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with any main course, adding color and nutrition to your meal.
Ingredients
- •1 cup long-grain white rice
- •2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp turmeric powder
- •1 cup frozen peas
- •1 cup diced carrots
- •1 small onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 3Stir in turmeric, salt, and pepper, then add the rice and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 4Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
- 5Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the diced carrots and frozen peas.
- 6Cover and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 7Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Chef Tips
- For added flavor, use saffron instead of turmeric.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add diced bell peppers for extra color and nutrients.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.