Lemon Dill Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

A deliciously different type of rice dish that everyone will enjoy. I like to use fresh dill when available, and then use it for the garnish as well.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Lemon Dill Rice

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1 large onion

minced

2 cups long-grain white rice

4 cups water

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons dill seed

½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Green Rice III

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and rice; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Stir in the water and lemon juice and season with salt and dill seed. Bring to a boil. Pour the rice mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Bake for 1 hour covered in the preheated oven. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Dill Rice

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 221.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.8g 8%

Carbohydrates: 40.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 4.9g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 11.4mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 149.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 112mcg 28%

Calcium: 49.1mg 5%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 19.6mg 7%

Potassium: 113.5mg 3%

Sodium: 1781.9mg 71%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 44

*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.