Description
Lemon Dill Rice offers a delightful blend of flavors with jasmine rice, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice. This dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner, making mealtime enjoyable for everyone.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced shallot
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- zest of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallot and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, garlic powder, and salt. Toast the rice for 30-60 seconds while mixing.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth and add the lemon zest. Stir, then bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Uncover and stir in the fresh lemon juice and dill. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of dill based on your taste preference.
This rice pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg