Description
A flavorful lemon herb rice made with fresh ingredients, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots (finely diced)
- 1½ cups white long grain rice (rinsed & strained well)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (zested & juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf parsley)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and cook until they soften.
- Stir in the rice and garlic, and cook for another 1 minute, while stirring constantly.
- Add in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is soft and tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and dill. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- This rice can be served with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg