Lemon Rice

Name: Lemon Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts

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