Zesty Lemon Rice
The fresh lemon and herbs in this Zesty Lemon Rice makes this simple recipe the perfect side dish for your fish, chicken or beef.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin oil
- 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons parsley, minced
- 3 Tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, or just before onion becomes brown.
- Add the rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.
- Add broth and water. Cover.
- Bring to a simmer and turn heat to low.
- Cook for 12 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the water.
- Remove pot from from heat. Allow to rest, covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and gently stir.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice and herbs. Stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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