Description
This Lemon Dill Rice will elevate your meals with its fresh, zesty flavors. Quick to prepare, it’s the perfect side dish for any dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced shallot and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, garlic powder, and salt. Toast the rice for 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth along with lemon zest. Stir, then bring it to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it stand covered for another 5-10 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in the lemon juice and chopped dill. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding more fresh dill or mixing in vegetables like peas.
Can be made vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg