Best 6 Lemon Rice With Scallions Red Bell Pepper Cilantro And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Lemon rice is a delightful dish that combines aromatic flavors of lemon, scallions, red bell pepper, cilantro, and pine nuts. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it's perfect for a light and flavorful meal. The combination of tangy lemon and vibrant vegetables makes this dish a refreshing and flavorful culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS, RED BELL PEPPER, CILANTRO, AND PINE NUTS



LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS, RED BELL PEPPER, CILANTRO, AND PINE NUTS image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sliced scallions (green onions)
1 T + 1 T olive oil
1 cup Uncle Ben's Converted Rice
2 cups chicken stock (I used homemade chicken stock, but can also use canned chicken broth)
zest from one lemon (about 2 tsp. lemon zest)
juice from one lemon (about 2 1/2 T lemon juice, or more to taste)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper (about 1/2 pepper)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T oil in a large heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the scallions and saute 2-3 minutes, or until they are starting to soften. Then add the rice and saute 2-3 minutes more. Add the stock. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover pan, and cook 16 minutes. While rice cooks, zest the lemon, then squeeze lemon juice. (I would measure to be sure you have at least 2 1/2 T lemon juice. Finely dice 1/2 cup red bell pepper, and chop the cilantro. After 16 minutes, check rice to be sure the stock is mostly absorbed, then turn off heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Then uncover rice, fluff with a fork and let it cool for 20 minutes. When rice has cooled to your preference, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and second tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl, then stir into the rice. Taste to see if you want a bit more lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Toast pine nuts in a dry pan for about 1 minute. Toss pine nuts into the rice and stir again. Serve immediately.

LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS



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Delicious side dish with fish from a local church cookbook. I used 1 good shake of dried parsley since my kids don't like the flecks. Tastes great!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups chicken broth, canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, slightly crushed
1 cup long grain rice, not instant
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or dill)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
ground pepper
1 bunch scallion, cut into 1 " pieces
paprika

Steps:

  • Heat broth, salt, and garlic in a heavy saucepan to boiling.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and simmer until liquid is gone; about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the zest of one whole lemon and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir in butter and parsley (or dill).
  • Season with pepper to taste and place in a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle scallions over top of rice and sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 779.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.3

SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE



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Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.

Provided by Joey Joan

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
1 splash dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY LEMON CILANTRO RICE



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Make and share this Easy Lemon Cilantro Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water (or use chicken broth)
1/4 cup lemon juice (or lime)
2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup long grain rice
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine water or chicken broth, lemon (or lime) juice, rind, garlic salt and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and stir in rice. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • While rice is still hot and just before serving, add chopped fresh cilantro and toss gently.
  • Serve with fish, seafood or any meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.7

LEMON RICE



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This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON-PEPPER RICE



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My quick rice dish gets a zippy twist from lemon-pepper seasoning. It complements chicken and many other types of Mexican dishes quite nicely.-Patty Burk, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups water
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and lemon-pepper to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Chop all the vegetables and measure out the ingredients before you start cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Lemon rice is best when the rice is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest at the end: This will help to preserve the bright flavor of the lemon.
  • Serve immediately: Lemon rice is best served hot, so it's best to cook it just before you're ready to eat.

Conclusion:

Lemon rice is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy rice, give lemon rice a try.

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