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Lemon Rice

Elevate your meals with Lemon Rice, a flavorful side dish made with fresh lemon juice and butter for perfect tenderness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Lemon Rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (185 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked, rinsed
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 small lemon, zested and juiced (about 1-2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • To a medium saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid), add uncooked rice, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the rice to steam and finish cooking.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 209kcal