Lemon Pesto Rice
This lemon pesto rice makes the most amazing side dish to just about any meal. It has a delicious pesto flavor with a kick of lemon.
Servings: 6
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pesto (see our recipe for HOMEMADE PESTO)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the rice and gently stir until rice begins to lightly brown.
- Add the garlic and salt and stir the rice until it looks golden.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice and turn the heat up to medium high.
- Bring the mix to a boil then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork then stir in the pesto.
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of rice which will provide six 1/2 cup servings or three 1 cup servings.
- Brown rice, jasmine rice, or basmati rice can be substituted for the white rice. Follow the package directions for preparing the rice and cooking times.
- Stir the pesto in just before serving.
- Store leftover pesto in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg