Lemon Creamed Rice Recipes

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

CREAMY LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk to blend., Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.

CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat about 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large heavy pot.
• Add in the onion and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in 4 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add in the rice; boil until the rice is JUST tender (about 15-16 minutes; drain and RESERVE 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• In a medium bowl mix together the chopped parsley, softened butter, basil, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Add the hot rice to the mixture; stir to melt butter.
• Add in reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and grated parmesan cheese; stir well to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

CREAMY LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat.
• Stir in rice and lemon zest.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring, until rice is opague, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth and salt; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Slowly stir cream into rice.
• Continue to stir and cook on low heat until cream is absorbed.
• Season to taste.

LEMON SCENTED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, ginger, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the lemon zest. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Pull from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed. Fluff with a fork season with some pepper and serve.

LEMON PARSLEY RICE

Steps:

• Heat 2 cups of water to a boil and stir in rice. Return to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork. Toss in parsley, lemon and butter. Season and serve.

ZESTY LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.

LEMON WILD RICE

Steps:

• Rinse wild rice under cold running water and drain in a sieve. In a 1-quart heavy saucepan bring wild rice and 2 cups water to a boil and simmer, covered, 40 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• While wild rice is simmering, finely chop onion. After wild rice has been simmering 20 minutes, in a 3-quart heavy saucepan bring white rice, onion, and remaining 1 1/2 cups water to a boil and simmer, covered, 13 minutes. Remove white rice from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain wild rice in sieve and in a bowl combine with white rice. Stir in parsley and zest with a fork, fluffing rice, and season with salt and pepper.

LEMON-PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until grains start to color, about 5 minutes.
• Add 2/3 cup water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cheese and zest.

CREAMY RICE WITH LEMON, HERBS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add rice and onion. Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl. Add hot rice mixture; stir to melt butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese; stir. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.

EASY LEMON RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.