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Easy lemon rice in a bowl and garnished with cilantro and fresh lemon wedges.
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5 from 19 votes

Easy Lemon Rice Recipe

This bright, zesty Lemon Rice Recipe is the perfect Mediterranean side dish! Easy to make, fluffy, and full of flavor. Pairs beautifully with chicken, pork, or fish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Rice, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 10
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice (Basmati, Jasmine, or similar)
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of 2 lemons (small to medium sized)
  • lemon zest to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 pinch ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • salt to taste
  • cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain well and prepare rice in a rice cooker, Instant Pot (see notes above), or in a pan with a lid according to package directions.
    Rice cooker with rice.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
    Glass bowl with lemon juice mixture and whisk on the side.
  • Pour the sauce slowly over rice while fluffing with a fork.
    Pouring lemon mixture in fluffed up rice.
  • Serve and garnish with cilantro and lemon slices.
    Bowl of easy lemon rice with lemon wedges and cilantro.

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.6mg