5.0 from 18 votes
Lemon Rice
This zesty lemon rice is the perfect summer side dish! It's creamy, savory, and packed with bright citrus flavor! Serve it with your favorite fish or meat dishes for a crave-worthy meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 203 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon zested (I like it lemony! Add less or more to your liking)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about one lemon)
- fresh basil to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot with a lid, combine the chicken broth, rice, butter, garlic powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and allow the rice to simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork, season with salt if needed, and garnish with fresh minced basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.