Best Simple Lemon Rice Recipes

SIMPLE LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, butter, lemon zest, garlic and salt; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, pimientos and pepper. Fluff with a fork.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, taking care not to let them color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Let sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice and mint to the rice and toss to distribute evenly.
• Serve hot, garnished with chopped mint.

EASY LEMON RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

LEMON-PEPPER RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water and lemon-pepper to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT lemonpepper in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
• Cover pot and allow to simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle with lemonpepper before serving.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

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

LEMON RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt butter and heat olive oil in a nonstick pan.
• Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in garlic and lemon zest; continue to cook and stir for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Add rice; season with turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir in vegetable broth, half & half, and lemon juice.
• Turn up the heat and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer; cover the pan and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat.
• Fluff with a fork and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
• Garnish with dill and green onions.
• Serve.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• 1. Heat half the butter or oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet; when the butter foam subsides or the oil is hot, spoon in the cooked rice, tossing and stirring.
• 2. Season with salt to taste, lots of pepper, the garlic, and most of the lemon juice. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until hot. Stir in the remaining butter or oil and cook for 1 minutes.
• 3. Remove the rice from the pan to a platter, add the remaining lemon juice and serve, with lemon quarters.