Description
Elevate your meals with this flavorful rice side dish, bursting with vibrant colors and aromatic herbs. Perfectly fluffy grains cooked in savory chicken broth are complemented by fresh vegetables and zesty lemon. This easy recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to accompany any main course or stand out on its own as a light meal. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a dish that brings warmth and togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup peas
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the rinsed rice, coating it with oil. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; cover tightly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Once cooked, fluff rice with a fork, then add bell peppers, peas, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and herbs. Mix gently.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite dish or enjoy as a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg