Zesty Lemon Rice

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Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful

Submitted by Erin
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 cup long grain rice

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 cup 2% milk

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

  1. Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

  2. Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.

  3. Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
11g Fat
43g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 213mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.