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Lemon Rice
This simple lemon rice is the perfect easy side to serve with salmon, chicken, shrimp, and more. It's a recipe you'll make again and again!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings, about 3 cups
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 ¾ cups coconut water plus a few additional tablespoons as needed (or swap unsalted vegetable or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon about ¼ cup juice
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley minced (or any herbs you love*)
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice. Combine the rice, coconut water, salt, and coconut oil in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to a low simmer, and cook for 45 minutes. Check a few times, especially towards the end as the rice cooks. If at any point it looks like it is becoming dry or sticking, splash in additional coconut water as needed.
- Remove from the heat. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, and then fluff with a fork to combine.
- Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Enjoy warm.
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Notes
- *INGREDIENT NOTE: Feel free to change this recipe up with any herbs you love or have on hand, or simply omit them. I like parsley, dill, or thyme with Greek recipes and fish or shrimp. Cilantro and/or mint is delicious for Thai or Indian recipes.
- TO MAKE IN THE INSTANT POT: Use 1 cup rice and 1 1/4 cups coconut water; cook on HIGH pressure for 22 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice and zest after it finishes cooking. Rest the lid back on the Instant Pot and let it sit a few minutes for the juice to absorb and the flavors to marry.
- TO MAKE IN A RICE COOKER: Refer to your machine’s directions. Add the lemon juice and zest at the end.
- TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm rice in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Stir frequently, and add splashes of coconut water or regular water as needed if the rice becomes dry. You can also reheat in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze rice in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 6, about 1/2 cup cooked
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings, about 3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6, about 1/2 cup cooked | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.