Lemon Basmati Rice

Lemon Basmati Rice

Side Dish Rice

A delicious and easy side dish, goes great with fish!

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 194
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 30m

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

Directions:


  • 1   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.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 3g 5%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg  
Sodium 1mg  
Potassium 52mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 40.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 3.9g 8%
Sugars 0g  
Vitamin A 8IU  
Vitamin C 22mg  
Calcium 21mg  
Iron 0mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 0mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 5mg  
Folate 2mcg