SIMPLE LEMON RICE

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Pat Stevens' tasty rice side dish has colorful flecks of fresh parsley and pimientos and delivers a lip-smacking splash of sunshiny citrus flavor. Thanks to this Granbury, Texas cook for her recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, butter, lemon zest, garlic and salt; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, pimientos and pepper. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges