Lemon Dill Rice
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this bright and fresh lemon dill rice! It's an easy way to add a ton of flavor to steamed rice!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 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
- Add the olive oil to a saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the shallot and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the rice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir everything together and toast the rice for another 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and lemon zest, stir, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, and turn the heat down to low. Cook the rice for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the heat. Let it stand covered for another 5-10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice and dill. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt if needed.
Notes
Leftover rice will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg