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Lemon and Parsley Rice Recipe

Have lemon and parsley rice as a side or as the base of a saucy main. It’s a healthy dish that will add a delightful freshness to any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 tbsp butter optional
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 lemon

Instructions
 

Microwave Instructions:

  • Add the rice, salt and water to a microwave safe dish with a lid. Stir to combine.
  • Place the dish in the microwave. Set the time to 20 minutes and the power level to 60%.
  • While the rice cooks, juice half a lemon and wash and chop the parsley.
  • Once the rice is cooked let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Add the lemon juice and parsley and mix. Cover with the lid until ready to serve.

Stovetop Instructions:

  • Add the rice, salt and water to a pot. Stir to combine.
  • Cook until the rice absorbs all the liquid (approx. 15 minutes) or per the package instructions. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
  • While the rice cooks, juice half a lemon and wash and chop the parsley.
  • Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Add the lemon juice and parsley and mix. Cover with lid until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon and Parsley Rice Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.5
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
158
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
95.5
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
39.7
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
 
0.9
g
1
%
Protein
 
3.7
g
7
%
Vitamin A
 
12.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
14.3
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
27.9
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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