Lemon Herb Rice

Name: Lemon-Herb Rice (2 servings)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Uncooked long-grain white rice — 2/3 cup (140 g) (yields about 2 cups cooked; ~1 cup per serving); Water — 1 1/3 cups; Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth — 1/3 cup (optional, replace equal part water); Unsalted butter — 1 tablespoon (14 g); Lemon zest — 1 teaspoon; Fresh parsley, chopped — 2 tablespoons; Salt — 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste); Black pepper — pinch

2 servings

Goal: Energy & Focus

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Meal: Lunch

Diet: Vegetarian

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Serves 2Time: 10 min prep · 30 min cook

By RecipeUncle

Bright, buttery rice flavored with lemon zest and fresh herbs — a simple side or base ready in ~20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories270kcal

Protein4.5g

Carbs45g

Fat7.5g

Fiber1g

Sodium160mg

Ingredients

Uncooked long-grain white rice
2/3 cup (140 g) (yields about 2 cups cooked; ~1 cup per serving)
Water
1 1/3 cups
Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup (optional, replace equal part water)
Unsalted butter — 1 tablespoon
14 g
Lemon zest
1 teaspoon
Fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Black pepper — pinch

Steps

1.Rinse the rice briefly under cold water and drain.
2.In a medium saucepan bring the 1 1/3 cups water and 1/3 cup broth (if using) to a boil.
3.Add the rice and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stir once, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
4.Remove from heat and let sit covered 2–3 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5.Stir in butter, lemon zest, parsley, remaining salt and a pinch of pepper until butter melts and rice is evenly coated.
6.Taste and adjust seasoning; serve warm (about 1 cup cooked rice per person).

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