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Lemon Rice Recipe

Long or medium grain rice works best for this recipe, but if you prefer using short rice, plan on it coming out a little more sticky.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 cups rice
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. Bring 1 ¾ cups of water to boil in a saucepan with a fitted lid. Add the add the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, butter and salt, stir with a wooden spoon then reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Place a kitchen towel over the pot and, replace the lid, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with more kosher salt to taste and stir in the minced parsley.