Best Lemon Cilantro Rice Recipes

EASY LEMON CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine water or chicken broth, lemon (or lime) juice, rind, garlic salt and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and stir in rice. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
• While rice is still hot and just before serving, add chopped fresh cilantro and toss gently.
• Serve with fish, seafood or any meat.

LEMON CILANTRO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in nonstick sauce pan.
• Add rice and saute until rice kernels are opaque.
• Add water, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, turmeric and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in green onions and cilantro.

LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS, RED BELL PEPPER, CILANTRO, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 T oil in a large heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the scallions and saute 2-3 minutes, or until they are starting to soften. Then add the rice and saute 2-3 minutes more. Add the stock. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover pan, and cook 16 minutes. While rice cooks, zest the lemon, then squeeze lemon juice. (I would measure to be sure you have at least 2 1/2 T lemon juice. Finely dice 1/2 cup red bell pepper, and chop the cilantro. After 16 minutes, check rice to be sure the stock is mostly absorbed, then turn off heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Then uncover rice, fluff with a fork and let it cool for 20 minutes. When rice has cooled to your preference, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and second tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl, then stir into the rice. Taste to see if you want a bit more lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Toast pine nuts in a dry pan for about 1 minute. Toss pine nuts into the rice and stir again. Serve immediately.

LEMON CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice thoroughly with cold water. Drain. Heat o.o. in saucepan. Add rice and stir till coated. Add stock, lemon juice, cilantro and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to lowest possible. Cook for 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before uncovering.

LEMON CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• 1. zest lemon, set aside.
• 2. In a pot, place rice and water, add lemon zest and squeeze the lemon juice (discarding seeds) add salt to taste.
• 3. bring to boil, then to low for 20 mins...add fresh chopped cilantro and gently stir...serve as a side. Yummy