Lemon Rice Pilaf

Lemon rice pilaf is a popular dish in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The tangy flavor of lemon adds a refreshing twist to the traditional pilaf recipe.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Rice Pilaf

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Rice Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
4. Stir in the turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the rinsed basmati rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon zest.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.