Lemon Rice

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Lemon Rice

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 135kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup green onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic and lemon zest and cook for an additional minute, stirring continuously. Continue stirring and add rice, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in vegetable broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then cover pan and reduce heat to low.
  • Let simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

MFP: MFF Lemon Rice
June 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 2.8ounces | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 2.1g