LEMONY GREEN ONION RICE

Lemony Green Onion Rice image

This dish from Rose Harman of Hays, KS is as easy as sautéing some simple ingredients and tossing in cooked instant rice. And it pairs well with lots of main courses. "It's an especially good accompaniment with poultry and fish," writes Rose.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onions in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges