Tammy’s Turmeric Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine water, rice, and peas in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sunflower seeds, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.

Stir cooked rice into onion mixture and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.