Zesty Lemon Rice

Zesty Lemon Rice

Recipe by Erin from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 45 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 295
  • Carbohydrate: 43g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 4g

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