jeweled 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.

Jeweled Rice - Middle Eastern Yellow Rice

tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

onion

garlic (minced)

tsps grated fresh ginger

cinnamon

tsp turmeric

cayenne pepper (optional)

½ tsp kosher salt

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

basmati rice

vegetable stock or chicken stock

dates

parsley (chopped)

mint leaves (chopped)

POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils (plus more for garnish)

⅓ cup sliced almonds (toasted)

tbsps POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

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.

All those traditional Middle Eastern flavors come together beautifully!  DELICIOUS!

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