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Lemon Herb Rice

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. Bring the chicken broth to boil in a heavy bottomed pot.
  2. Once boiling, add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.