Lemon Rice Recipe

Lemon Rice Recipe-Bursting with lemon flavor,this is a delicious way to turn plin rice into an exotic dish, and it's the perfect accomplishment to any meat and/or veggies.

Course:Sides
Cuisine:Macedonian
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Calories:302 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 green onion, white parts only, cut into thin rounds(reserve green parts for garnish)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 cup low sodium vegitablles broth
• 1 cup half and half(or heavy cream or evaporated milk)
• juice of 1 lemon(about 3 tablespoons)
• chopped fresh dill, for garnish
• chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter and heat olive oil in a nonstick pan.
2. Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stire in garlic and lemon zest; continue o cook and stir for 30 seconds.or tntil fragrance.
4. Add rice; season with turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook and stir for 1 minute
5. Stir in egetble broth, half and half, and lemon juice
6. Turn up the heat and bring it to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover the pan and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until liquid has evaported.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Fluff with a fork and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
10. Garnish with dill and green onions.
11. Serve.