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Lemon Rice

Source of Recipe

Submitted by Brandon Johnstun From USA Rice Federation


Recipe Introduction

This is a simple and very good recipe, that you can spice up with a squirt of lemon juice on finished rice.

Recipe Link: www.ricecafe.com

List of Ingredients

Tools

Pot with lid or rice cooker
Stirring spoon
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons, 1/8 Tsp, 1 Tsp, 1 Tbl
Knife
Cutting board


Ingredients

1 C Uncooked rice
1 Tsp Margarine (optional)
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Tsp Grated lemon peel
1/8 to 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper
2 C Chicken broth
2 Tbl Chopped fresh parsley




Recipe

Serves: 6
Time required: Prepare: Cook:
Difficulty: Easy


Directions

1. Cut up all ingredients that need it.

2. Combine rice, margarine, garlic, lemon peel, pepper and broth in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.

3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

4. Stir the bottom rice to the top to mix. Let sit with the lid off for 4 minutes.

5. Stir in parsley.

Microwave Oven Instructions

1. Cut up all ingredients that need it.

2. Combine rice, margarine, garlic, lemon peel, pepper and broth in 2- to 3-quart microproof baking dish.

3. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 minutes. Reduce setting to MEDIUM and cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

4. Stir the bottom rice to the top to mix. Let sit with the lid off for 4 minutes.

5. Stir in parsley.


Serve with

Lemon chicken, asparagus, garlic bread sticks, and a smoothie.

Lightly seasoned pork dish, crusty bread, green salad, tomato slices with olive oil and salt and pepper, finished off with a smoothie.


Variations

*Add some lemon juice while you stir in the parsley to make it a stronger lemon flavor.

*Cook the rice with slices of lemon.

*Add a little dry mustard to the rice before you cook it.