BUDGET LEMON "SAFFRON" RICE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Budget Lemon

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 8

OPTIONAL:
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water or chicken stock (or half of each)
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tsp. lemon zest
fresh minced parsley
1 cup of frozen peas

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice until the water is clear. In a medium size saucepan, add the water or chicken stock, and tumeric, and bring to a boil. Add the rice and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, covered. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork. If desired, add lemon zest and lemon juice and fresh herbs. Adding frozen peas gives the rice some contrast color, and you can sneak in some vegetables!

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