Zesty Lemon Rice

Here's a fresh and lemony twist on a basic pot of rice, perfect as a summer side dish or the base for a light protein.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.