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Lemon Garlic Rosemary Rice
4.4 from 60 votes

Lemon Garlic Rosemary Rice

This Lemon Garlic Rosemary Rice features soaked white rice sautéed with onion and garlic, then simmered in water or broth with lemon zest, juice, and dried rosemary. The result is a fluffy, fragrant rice with bright citrus notes and herbal warmth, offering a flavorful accompaniment to a variety of main dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice soaked
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp ghee or butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp rosemary dried

Instructions

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  1. Place rice in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Allow rice to soak at least 15 minutes, preferably an hour (up to overnight). When you’re ready to cook, drain the water from the rice.
  2. Heat the avocado oil and ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to sweat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the rice and continue sauteeing, stirring constantly, until rice barely begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add in the remaining ingredients, cover, and bring to a full boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until rice has cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove rice from the heat and remove the cover. Fluff rice with a fork, then replace the cover and allow it to sit another 5 to 10 minutes undisturbed.
  7. Serve alongside your favorite main entrée.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 8 Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 8
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.