Lemon Rice

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4.8

75 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    223 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Rice

This Lemon Rice recipe is a fun way to switch up your rice side dish. It's bursting with a lemony flavor and pairs well with many meat dishes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups long grain white rice such as basmati
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lemon zest and juiced
  • teaspoon Turmeric optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for serving
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Instructions

  1. Rinse rice in a bowl or fine mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear, about 1 minute.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and salt and cook until slightly toasted, 3 minutes.
  3. Add water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the turmeric, fluff with a fork and stir until the turmeric is evenly combined with the rice. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: The cooked rice will keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For best results, reheat in the microwave.
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  • Original recipe
  • 1 cup long grain white rice such as basmati2 tablespoons olive oil½ small yellow onion finely chopped½ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste1 ¾ cups low sodium vegetable broth2 lemons zested and juiced⅛ teaspoon turmeric optionalDill for servingRoasted cashews for servingInstructionsRinse rice in a bowl or fine mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear, 1 minute.Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt. Add rinsed rice and cook until slightly toasted, 3 minutes.Add vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.Serve with fresh dill and roasted cashews, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5cups Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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

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