LEMON VEGETABLE RICE

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Make and share this Lemon Vegetable Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pebbles

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 small yellow onion
1 medium carrot
3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 lemons
4 scallions
mint (optional) or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pot over low heat.
  • Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
  • Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Finely zest and juice both lemons.
  • Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
  • Stir in rice, reduce heat and simmer covered until water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes, fluff. Sprinkle with parlsey or mint and chopped scallions.

Mehboob Hussain
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lemon flavor was subtle but still noticeable and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Sunny
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the bright colors.


Wolkar Evan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Thabiso Cuthbert
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This dish was a great success! My whole family loved it.