Lemon Basmati Rice

40 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“A delicious and easy side dish, goes great with fish!” - by Ainsley_

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice, ginger, and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
194 cal
10%

Carbs
40.3 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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DGUGLIETTI

Sep. 27, 2010

"This is the best rice recipe I have ever tasted! I made it exactly as stated in the recipe and I wouldn't change a thing!..." See more"

abapplez

Sep. 27, 2010

"Excellent! Followed the recipe, using Low Sodium Chicken Stock and everyone loved it. The bright, fresh flavors of the ginger and lemon made this a perfect side to go with Baked Scallops. We will enjo..." See morey this often. Thanks for sharing!"

amateurchef

Aug. 16, 2010

"I made this rice (exactly as suggested) as a side dish for lemon pork gyros and it was a hit! Even my two young kids ate every last piece...." See more"

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