Lemony Herbed Rice

Name: Lemony Herbed Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Side Dishes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon each minced fresh parsley, cilantro and chives; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

I substituted reduced-sodium chicken broth for the rich chicken stock that was originally called for in this recipe. It's a great side dish to serve with grilled fish or chicken for a tasty low-fat meal. —Connie Rank-Smith of Sherwood, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon each minced fresh parsley, cilantro and chives
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, rice, chilies and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Lemony Herbed Rice in Light & Tasty December/January 2005

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nelloyello11

Nov 15, 2010

This rice dish was delicious and very versatile. I served it as a side to baked tilapia, but it would go very well with a chicken or pork dish as well. I replaced the canned chillies with 3 fresh jalapenos, chopped. I did not have the fresh herbs on-hand, so I used approximately 1 tsp of dried herbs for each Tbsp of fresh, rubbing them between my palms to release the flavor. My boyfriend who is not normally a fan of rice in general REALLY liked it. I will definitely make this again, and try some different variations.