How To Make Lemon Rice with Turmeric

Bursting with lemon flavor, this is a delicious way to turn plain rice into an exotic dish, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to any meats and/or veggies.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 green onions , white parts only, cut into thin rounds (reserve green parts for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
• 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup half & half (or heavy cream, evaporated milk, or milk)
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
• chopped fresh dill , for garnish
• chopped green onions , for garnish

Instructions:

1. Melt butter and heat olive oil in a nonstick pan.
2. Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in garlic and lemon zest; continue to cook and stir for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4. Add rice; season with turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook and stir for 1 minute.
5. Stir in vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice.
6. Turn up the heat and bring mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover the pan and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Fluff with a fork and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
10. Garnish with dill and green onions.
11. Serve.

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