Description
This Lemony Herby Rice recipe is a quick and fresh side dish made with white rice, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Perfect with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a vibrant base for bowls, it’s a zesty gluten-free and vegan-friendly option for any meal.
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the white rice under cool water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, vegetable broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic while still warm.
4. Fold in the chopped parsley and dill.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
6. Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate for a refreshing cold version.
Notes
This recipe works best with long-grain white rice or basmati.
If using brown rice, adjust the cooking time and broth accordingly.
To make it vegan, simply ensure your broth is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg