Description
Lemon Dill Rice features delightful flavors from fresh dill and zesty lemon, making it an easy and delicious side dish for busy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked jasmine rice will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add diced shallot and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in jasmine rice, garlic powder, and salt; toast the mixture for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and lemon zest; stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the rice stand covered for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in fresh lemon juice and dill. Adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
Adjust the amount of dill to taste for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg