Lemon Rice Pilaf

Name: Lemon Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 155 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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