Lemon Herb Rice Recipe
This lemon herb rice recipe is simple to prepare and goes great with a variety of flavors. With just a few basic ingredients, like fresh parsley, lemon juice and garlic, you can easily transform plain white rice into something fabulous!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Let simmer, without stirring or removing the lid, for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all water has absorbed. It is important to keep the lid on until you need to check to see if the rice is done.
- Once the rice is tender and all of the liquid has absorbed, remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and fluff the rice using a fork, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: combine the rice and 2-3 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe container with a wet paper towel over the top and microwave on high for about 30 seconds at a time until warmed through. Or, heat over low heat in a small pot with a splash of water, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
To make this vegetarian, you can substitute veggie broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg