LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS

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Delicious side dish with fish from a local church cookbook. I used 1 good shake of dried parsley since my kids don't like the flecks. Tastes great!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups chicken broth, canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, slightly crushed
1 cup long grain rice, not instant
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or dill)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
ground pepper
1 bunch scallion, cut into 1 " pieces
paprika

Steps:

  • Heat broth, salt, and garlic in a heavy saucepan to boiling.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and simmer until liquid is gone; about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the zest of one whole lemon and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir in butter and parsley (or dill).
  • Season with pepper to taste and place in a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle scallions over top of rice and sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 779.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.3

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