Lemon Rice Pilaf
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
(64)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin oil (or butter)
- 1 garlic clove (, minced)
- 1/2 onion (, finely chopped (white, brown, yellow)
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 large lemon (1 tsp zest + 3 - 4 tbsp lemon juice)
- 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp finely chopped dill (or sub with parsley, oregano, basil chives, mint)
- Salt and pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or small pot.
Step 2
Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent and sweet.
Step 3
Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.
Step 4
Add broth and water. Place lid on, bring to simmer then turn heat down to low.
Step 5
Cook for 12 minutes or until water is evaporated.
Step 6
Remove from from stove and rest for 10 minutes (keep the lid on).
Step 7
Remove lid. stir through lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8
Lovey served warm or at room temperature.
Step 9
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