Best 10 Lemon And Pine Nut Rice Recipes

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Lemon and pine nut rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon with the nutty richness of pine nuts. Originating from the Mediterranean region, this dish is a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions. The combination of simple, fresh ingredients and the vibrant flavors of lemon and pine nuts creates a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable lemon and pine nut rice dish that will surely impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WILD RICE PILAF WITH NUTS AND LEMON



Wild Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Lemon image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic, minced
1 long strip lemon zest
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup wild rice, preferably whole not broken
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts, garlic, zest, and thyme, swirl the pan until the nuts and garlic are beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the wild rice and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check the texture of the rice, and continue simmering until tender, if needed. Add more liquid as needed, another 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: The rice should only just begin to crack when done. If it begins to curl it is overcooked. There are numerous varieties of varying qualities, which affect cooking times greatly.) Remove from the heat, scatter the scallions over the surface and fluff with a fork, remove the herb sprigs and lemon zest before serving. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1047 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams

LEMON AND PINE-NUT RICE



Lemon and Pine-Nut Rice image

Categories     Nut     Rice     Lemon     Pine Nut     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see page 365)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice; season with salt and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice gently with a fork, then toss with pine nuts, oil, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

RICE WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS



Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Spread pine nuts on baking sheet and bake in oven set at 350 degrees until golden brown. Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion and saute until softened. Add rice and stir until coated with butter. Add water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Continue to cook until water absorbs and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes. Toss in pine nuts and serve.

LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS



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Categories     Nut     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Peanut     Spice     Legume     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cup finely chopped salted roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon julienne strips of fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear, then drain rice well in a sieve. Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and cook, covered, over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add ginger and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add turmeric, rice, and salt to taste, stirring to coat rice thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and zest.

RICE WITH PINE NUTS



Rice With Pine Nuts image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces pine nuts, about 1/3 cup
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 cup converted (not instant) rice
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in skillet and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  • Heat half the butter in saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add rice and stir. Add pine nuts and water and bring to boil. Cover closely and let simmer exactly 17 minutes.
  • Uncover, fluff the rice with fork and stir in remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

RICE WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Rice With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, minced
4 cups rice, cooked in chicken broth
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon mint
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add cooked rice, pine nuts, lemon juice, dill, mint, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 69.7, Carbohydrate 105.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.7

ZESTY LEMON RICE



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Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful

Provided by Erin

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup long grain rice
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LEMON BASMATI RICE



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A delicious and easy side dish, goes great with fish!

Provided by Ainsley_

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice, ginger, and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

WILD RICE WITH PINE NUTS



Wild Rice With Pine Nuts image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large shallot, minced
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces wild rice
3 to 4 cups hot chicken stock
1 cup pine nuts
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soften the shallot with the carrot in the butter in a saucepan. Add rice and two cups chicken stock. Cover and simmer gently. As the liquid dries, add more stock. The rice should take about an hour and is done when it is open and soft.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts. Mix them into the rice, season and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 639, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 986 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SESAME-LIME RICE



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Stir toasted sesame seeds into rice for an Asian touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook just until tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Toss rice with sesame seeds, oil, and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and fluff gently with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and juice. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can have a bitter taste.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute other nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
  • This dish is best served immediately after cooking. However, it can be reheated in the microwave or oven if necessary.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • To make this dish ahead of time, cook the rice and chicken according to the recipe instructions. Then, let them cool completely and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the rice and chicken in the microwave or oven and then combine them with the remaining ingredients.

Conclusion:

Lemon and pine nut rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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