This vibrant Turmeric Rice Recipe is a fast and easy side dish perfect for brightening up your weeknight dinner.

HOW TO MAKE TURMERIC RICE

Rinse rice until water runs clear, drain.

In a pot, add 3-4 cups of water or as needed. Put rice into water with half a tsp of turmeric powder, and bring to a boil. When rice is cooked, strain the water and set the rice aside.

In a large saucepan, add butter and olive oil.

After the butter is melted, add the onion and garlic, and saute until softened.

Add rice and stir until combined.

Reduce the heat, allow to simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve when ready and enjoy.

How to prepare Lentil:

1 cup of lentil peas cleaned and washed

6 cups water

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)

2 scallions

½ large onion

4 cloves of garlic

Hot pepper (optional) to taste

¼ lb pumpkin, peeled and cut into small cubes (optional)

2 celery stalks

2 sprigs thyme or 2 tsp thyme

Salt to taste

2 pimento peppers crushed

1/2 cup chopped scallion, parsley, or cilantro for finishing.

Salad

4 large potatoes

3 small beetroots

1 medium carrot

fresh coriander

1 large red onion

Dressing

Mayonnaise

Blackpepper

Pinch white sugar

½ tsp salt

Directions

Peel and cut the potatoes, carrots, and beets into small pieces, and bring to a boil until tender. Once they are cooked, strain the water out and allow them to cool slightly.

Wash the fresh coriander and salad greens before you roughly chop them and set them aside. Thinly slice the red onion

To prepare the dressing, just mix all the ingredients together. To assemble the salad, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and then pour the dressing over the salad.

Ingredients

For the wings

3-4 pk chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic, minced

1 tsp black pepper

For the sauce

1 cup brown sugar

2 tbs soy sauce

3 tbs vinegar

¼ tsp ginger powder

1 cup pineapple juice

1 clove of garlic, minced

Instructions

For the wings

Boil wings in pineapple juice for 15-20 mins. Then set aside to drain completely.

Place the wings in a large resealable bag. Add the salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and shake to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

Bake wings until cooked or desired. Serve and enjoy. (For a stronger pineapple taste, soak overnight)

Serve with avocado or lettuce.

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