Lemon Rice
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4.8
Lemon Rice
Description
This Lemon Rice recipe starts by thoroughly rinsing long grain rice to remove excess starch, ensuring a fluffier texture. The rice is then toasted briefly in melted butter with salt to enhance its flavor and help maintain separate grains. Water, lemon zest, and lemon juice are added and brought to a boil, then simmered gently until cooked through and tender.
Once the rice has finished cooking, turmeric is stirred in to provide a subtle yellow color and earthy aroma without overpowering the lemon. The rice is fluffed with a fork, and chopped parsley is sprinkled on top, adding fresh herbaceous notes and a vibrant green contrast.
Serve this Lemon Rice as a side dish to complement grilled meats, seafood, or vegetable mains. It stores well for up to three days in an airtight container and reheats easily in the microwave to maintain its fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice such as basmati
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 lemon zest and juiced
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric optional
- 1 tablespoon parsley for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a bowl or fine mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear, about 1 minute.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and salt and cook until slightly toasted, 3 minutes.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the turmeric, fluff with a fork and stir until the turmeric is evenly combined with the rice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cooked rice keeps well up to 3 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Reheat the rice gently in the microwave to preserve moisture and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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