Description
This Lemon Dill Rice is a quick and easy side dish that bursts with fresh, zesty flavors from lemon juice and dill. Perfect for weeknight dinners or any special occasion, it’s sure to please with its delightful taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced shallots and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, garlic powder, and salt. Toast the rice for another 30-60 seconds.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth and lemon zest into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, keeping it covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and dill, adjusting salt to taste.
Notes
For a vegan option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Taste and adjust seasoning after adding lemon juice and dill to suit your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg