Lemon Rice

By littlefish

This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon peel. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper. Yield: 4 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 192 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 283 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein