LEMON BASMATI RICE

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

Provided by Ainsley_

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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