Rice Lemon Basmati

By Wilda

Very good with fish, or chicken with a lemon flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger from a 2"piece
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus additional for garnish
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Cook rice,ginger and zest, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 18-20minutes. Let stand, covered,off heat 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with additional zest.

1/2 cup serving 125 calories.