Lemon Rice
A fragrant Greek-inspired side dish where basmati rice is toasted in butter, then simmered with chicken broth, water, and fresh lemon juice and zest.
40 minGreek
Servings8
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- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
- Pescatarian
Steps
- 1Heat a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the butter and melt.
- 2Once the butter has melted, add the shallot and garlic and sauté until the shallot is translucent.
- 3Next, add the rice to the pan and stir until well combined and covered in the butter. Toast for 30 seconds to a minute, stirring constantly.
- 4Add the chicken broth, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the pan and stir until combined.
- 5Bring the rice to a boil and then cover with a lid and turn the heat to low. Cook the rice for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat, with the lid on, and allow the rice to continue to steam for 5-10 minutes.
- 6Fluff the rice with a fork and then garnish with additional lemon zest as desired.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 240kcal
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 41g
- Fat
- 6g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 1g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Questions
How long does lemon rice take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 8 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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