Lemon Herb Rice
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Lemon Herb Rice
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This lemon rice is the perfect simple, flavorful, and versatile side dish. It's made with long-grain rice that's perfectly flavored with chicken broth, lemon juice, and your choice of herb.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth see note
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste, I use about 1/2 teaspoon
***CHOOSE 1 HERB OPTION***
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to boil in a heavy bottomed pot.
- Once boiling, add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Salt the rice to taste, then last, stir in the freshly chopped parsley. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken broth is my preferred liquid to use because it adds extra flavor and richness to the rice. You can substitute beef broth, vegetable broth (to make it vegan), or use water in the recipe in place of chicken broth if desired.
- This recipe is formulated for rice that uses a 1:1.5 rice to liquid ratio. Check the rice you intend to use before cooking and if it has a higher or lower liquid ratio adjust the chicken broth up or down.
- Lemon Herb Rice can be made with a variety of herbs. I recommend choosing one and adding it for the easiest method. If you want to get more creative, you can combine herbs, but I would shoot for a total of 2 tablespoons fresh minced herbs combined.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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