Lemon Herb Rice Recipes

GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
• Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.
• Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)
• Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.
• Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!

LEMONY HERBED RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the broth, rice, chilies and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining ingredients.

LEMON-HERB RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove 2 wide strips zest from 1 lemon with a vegetable peeler. Combine 1 strip zest with the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the edges of the zest turn slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Let the lemon oil cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice as the label directs, adding the remaining strip lemon zest to the water. Transfer the rice to a large bowl, discarding the zest, and fluff with a fork. Let cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Juice both lemons into a medium bowl. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Discard the zest from the lemon oil, then whisk the oil into the dressing. Add the onion slices and let marinate 15 minutes.
• Add the carrot, cucumber, peanuts, cilantro, mint, basil and watercress to the bowl with the rice. Add the dressing mixture and gently toss. Per Serving: Calories: 378; Total Fat: 15.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: grams; Total carbohydrates: 55 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 1.5 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 159 milligrams

LEMON RICE WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock and lemon juice to simmer in saucepan.
• In skillet add oil, heat, add garlic and cook until softened.
• Add rice, stir.
• Add stock, salt & pepper and bring to boil.
• Lower and simmer 20-25 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in herbs, lemon zest and additional salt & pepper.

PARMESAN LEMON HERB BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish.
• Combine the onion, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
• Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
• Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
• Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

LEMON & HERB RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring broth & lemon juice to simmer.
• In heavy skillet heat oil. Add garlic and cook until softened.
• Add rice & stir, cooking 1-2 minutes.
• Add broth, salt & pepper and bring to boil.
• Lower heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed & rice is soft. (Note: Rice may take more or less time depending on temperature, so check periodically until done).
• Remove from heat, stir in herbs & lemon zest. Add additional salt & pepper if desired.

CREAMY RICE WITH LEMON, HERBS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add rice and onion. Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl. Add hot rice mixture; stir to melt butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese; stir. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.