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5.0 from 12 votes

Lemon Garlic Rice

Looking for a fun way to step up your regular plain rice? Try this easy lemon garlic rice a try! Great for going alongside your dinner or in a meal prep.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup white rice

Instructions

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  1. Bring 1 3/4 cups of water to a boil on the stovetop in a pan with the lid on.
  2. Add lemon zest of one lemon, lemon juice, butter, garlic powder, and white rice into the water.
  3. Stir with a wooden spoon and let it simmer on low heat for around 20 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff your rice, and then cover the pot with the lid again and let it sit for a couple of minutes.