Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, etc.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water.
- Toast the rice in olive oil until slightly nutty.
- Add water or broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender.
- Stir in fresh herbs at the end and fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
Using fresh herbs and freshly squeezed lemon juice greatly enhances the flavor. Brown rice requires more liquid and longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg