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Lemon Rice Pilaf
This Lemon Rice Pilaf comes together on the stovetop in about 30 minutes and uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand. It’s an ideal make-ahead side that stores and freezes well, making it perfect for busy weeks or meal prep.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
olive oil2 tablespoons
2
Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly browned, about 7 to ⏱️ 10 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and lemon zest until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, broth, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to boil.
lemon zest1 teaspoonlemon juice1 tablespoonbay leaf1
4
Cover, reduce heat, and cook until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to ⏱️ 17 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork.
bay leaf1
Nutrition Facts
calories
256 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 cup
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
510 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
19 mg
carbohydrate Content
42 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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