Description
Lemon Dill Rice is a deliciously simple side dish bursting with flavor. Made with jasmine rice, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice, it’s perfect for quick and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced shallot
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- zest of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallot and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, garlic powder, and salt. Toast the mixture for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the chicken or vegetable broth and lemon zest. Stir well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes. Lift the lid and mix in the lemon juice and chopped dill. Adjust seasoning with more salt if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to adjust the amount of dill based on your personal taste.
Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg