Arroz Amarillo (Spanish Yellow Rice)

📝 Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup white onion (finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or water
• 2 teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 cup parboiled rice
• 3/4 cup frozen peas (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a pot to medium heat, then add the olive oil.
2. 2Saute the chopped onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until translucent.
3. 3Add the chicken broth/water, chicken bouillon, turmeric, thyme, and bay leaves.
4. 4Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rice.
5. 5Stir, then cover the pot and lower the heat to medium low.
6. 6Cook the rice for 25-30 minutes, until the stock has been fully absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
7. 7Remove the thyme and bay leaves, then stir in the peas, if desired.