Lemon Basmati Rice

Name: Lemon Basmati Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 2 views

Lemon Basmati Rice is an moderately easy lunch you can prepare in just 30 minutes. Made with 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed, 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced, 1 lemon, juiced and zested and 2 cups chicken broth, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

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

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 4%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 40.3g 15%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%

Total Sugars 0.2g

Protein 3.9g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.