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A bowl of cooked rice garnished with chopped parsley and three lemon slices, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Lemon slices and parsley are scattered on the white surface nearby.
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Fluffy Lemon Rice

This stovetop lemon rice is a great quick side dish infused with fresh lemon flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • Garnish with chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the rice and sauté, stirring frequently, until the rice is translucent.
  • Add broth, salt, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover the pan, turn the heat to the lowest setting, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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