Lemon Basmati Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

A delicious and easy side dish, goes great with fish!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Basmati Rice

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 cup basmati rice

rinsed

1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger

minced

1 lemon

juiced and zested

2 cups chicken broth

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Colorado Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice ginger and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Basmati Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 193.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.9g 8%

Carbohydrates: 40.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 8.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 21.8mg 36%

Folate: 2.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 20.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 4.6mg 2%

Potassium: 52.2mg 2%

Sodium: 1.2mg

Calories From Fat: 27.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.