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EASY LEMON RICE PILAF



Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf image

This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!

Provided by LemonLush

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large egg yolks
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 667.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

LEMON RICE PILAF



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No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON RICE PILAF



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Lemon Rice Pilaf is so fluffy, flavorful, and delicious. This easy recipe simmers white rice with onions, broth, and lots of lemon for a perfect foundation under juicy chicken kabobs, gyros, or shrimp skewers.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil (or clarified butter)
1 cup onion (minced (about 1/2 medium))
1 cup white rice (long-grain, jasmine, or basmati (see note 1))
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon lemon zest ((see note 2))
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 cup chicken broth ( or vegetable broth)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat clarified butter or olive oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and lemon zest until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, broth, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and cook until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, ServingSize 1 cup, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

LEMONY RICE PILAF



Lemony Rice Pilaf image

This takes plain ol' rice to a new level. Goes particularly well with chicken. If you don't use chicken stock, this side dish is vegetarian/vegan.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, preferably canola oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
3 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock makes this vegetarian/vegan)
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over mediumheat and cook onion for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in rice, then stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover; let simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; taste and add pepper if you wish.
  • Note: this reheats very well so don't fret if this makes too much for your family.

LEMON RICE PILAF



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The lemon flavor is quite pronounced, we like it as it is, but if you are uncertain use less than what is written. 2 Tbsp. lemon rind equals around 2 lemons-depending on the size of your lemon.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Rice

Time 57m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
4 celery ribs, sliced
6 green onions, chopped
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons lemon rind (zest)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
additional green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add celery and the green onions, saute until the celery is tender. Stir in the cooked rice, lemon rind, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat, about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with optional additional green onions.

LEMON RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Okitsme

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
4 celery ribs, sliced
6 green onions, chopped
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and green onions, and sauté until celery is tender. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients; cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.8

LEMON RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 carrots, pared and shredded
1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain rice (brown rice does not work in this recipe)
3 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in sauce pan with tight fitting lid.
  • Add garlic and carrots; cook, stirring frequently until carrots begin to color, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice; stir.
  • Add broth, zest and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer covered, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove garlic and fluff rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1096.6, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.6

LEMON RICE PILAF



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We love this recipe as a side to most any meal. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. From Cuisine Magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 cups converted rice
3 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 lemon, zest of, minced
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
  • Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
  • Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  • Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.

BAKED LEMON RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Baked Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups chicken broth (36 oz) or 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock (36 oz)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
2 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
2 lemons, juice and zest of, finely zested
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat stock, bringing to boil and then down to simmer.
  • Melt the butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes or until the onion is softened. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice with butter. Cook 3 minutes stirring often so that the rice does not burn.
  • Transfer rice to large baking dish. Pour in hot stock. Stir in lemon juice, zest, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
  • Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Fluff the rice just before serving and garnish with lemon slices and sliced green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 357.5, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.8

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