LEMON BASMATI RICE

Lemon Basmati Rice image

Provided by Renee D

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup basmati rice
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pinch cayenne
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced lemon zest
2 tablespoons cream
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375. Place the very well drained rice in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Melt the butter in a nonstick or heavy saucepan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the cayenne, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, and salt and bring to boil. Stir it all up. Seal tightly with foil and bake for 20-25 or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving then fold in the chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 796.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4.4