Easy Lemon Rice with Parsley
A simple lemon rice made with vegetable broth, turmeric, and fresh parsley for a bright, zesty, and flavorful side dish.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice rinsed
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice, vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Finish with extra lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired, for added brightness.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g