Lemon Rice Pilaf
User Reviews
5.0
192 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 -6
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Lemon Rice Pilaf
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This lemon rice pilaf is so delicious, you can eat it plain! Loaded with bright zesty flavours from lemon juice and layers of extra flavour from garlic, onion and chicken broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin oil (or butter)
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/2 onion , finely chopped (white, brown, yellow)
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 1)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 large lemon (1 tsp zest + 3 - 4 tbsp lemon juice)
- 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp finely chopped dill (or sub with parsley, oregano, basil chives, mint)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or small pot.
- Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent and sweet.
- Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.
- Add broth and water. Place lid on, bring to simmer then turn heat down to low.
- Cook for 12 minutes or until water is evaporated.
- Remove from from stove and rest for 10 minutes (keep the lid on).
- Remove lid. stir through lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Lovey served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Long grain is the best for this but it will also work with medium and short grain rice. It will also work with basmati and jasmine rice. Do not use risotto or paella rice. With brown rice, top up water and cook for longer per packet directions.
- Nutrition per serving, assuming 6 servings (3/4 cup packed per serving).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
153g
Calories
216cal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39.2g
(13%)
Protein
4.8g
(10%)
Fat
4.1g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.6g
(1%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 153g | |
| Calories | 216cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.2g | 13% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
192 reviews
Excellent
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