Lemon Rice

Name: Lemon Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup long grain rice, (uncooked); 1 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 lemon zested ((I like it lemony! Add less or more to your liking)); 2 tbsp lemon juice ((about one lemon)); fresh basil (to garnish (optional))

This zesty lemon rice is the perfect summer side dish! It's creamy, savory, and packed with bright citrus flavor! Serve it with your favorite fish or meat dishes for a crave-worthy meal.

⏱ 25 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 6

Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice, (uncooked)
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lemon zested ((I like it lemony! Add less or more to your liking))
2 tbsp lemon juice ((about one lemon))
fresh basil (to garnish (optional))

Instructions

In a medium pot with a lid, combine the chicken broth, rice, butter, garlic powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and allow the rice to simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork, season with salt if needed, and garnish with fresh minced basil.

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Nutrition per serving

203kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$804.00

Per Serving
$201.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1608.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
chicken broth	2 cups	$34.00
long grain rice	1 cup	$144.00
butter	1 tbsp	$16.00
garlic powder	0.25 tsp	$2.00
lemon zested	1	$588.00
lemon juice	2 tbsp	$20.00
fresh basil	-	-