LEMON MINT RICE

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Serve this recipe with our Greek Salad with Broiled Shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
Grated zest of one lemon
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in rice, and allow to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain rice into a strainer, and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer rice and chopped onion to a bowl, and toss with mint, lemon zest, parsley, salt, lemon juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

Ericka Thomas
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This rice is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Ntokozo Zikode
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Himanshu Gaming
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This rice is the perfect side dish for a summer party.


Sahar Kasiri
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I'm always looking for new ways to make rice, and this recipe is a winner.


Habibu alikofa
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This rice is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Bijay Chaudhary
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I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Hamburgerkop
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This rice is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Jurist Masoga
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I've never had lemon mint rice before, but I'm definitely a fan now.


Mobi Kz
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This rice is the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal.


Madit Michael
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I was looking for a light and refreshing side dish and this rice fit the bill perfectly.


Lolbit The FNaF Gamer
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Nida Jaffar
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this rice. The lemon flavor was strong enough to balance out the mint.


Noshair Khan
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This rice is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of lemon and mint.


Ilyaas Xasan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great side dish for any grilled meat or fish.


Parvez Bappy
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My kids loved this rice! They said it was the best rice they've ever had.


Ramchandra Sharma
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Esther Agyiri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family.


ahmadullah nematzada
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I was skeptical about the mint, but it really worked in this dish. The lemon and mint flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Jemilia Gabriel
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This lemon mint rice was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the mint added a refreshing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.