Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir gently for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Pour in vegetable broth and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped herbs and lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg