4.8 from 75 votes
Lemon Rice
This Lemon Rice recipe is a fun way to switch up your rice side dish. It's bursting with a lemony flavor and pairs well with many meat dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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 chopped parsley for serving
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.
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Notes
- Storage: The cooked rice will keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For best results, reheat in the microwave.
- Original recipe
- 1 cup long grain white rice such as basmati2 tablespoons olive oil½ small yellow onion finely chopped½ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste1 ¾ cups low sodium vegetable broth2 lemons zested and juiced⅛ teaspoon turmeric optionalDill for servingRoasted cashews for servingInstructionsRinse rice in a bowl or fine mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear, 1 minute.Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt. Add rinsed rice and cook until slightly toasted, 3 minutes.Add vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, and kosher salt. 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. Fluff with a fork.Serve with fresh dill and roasted cashews, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% 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.