Lemon Dill Rice
This lemon dill rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. You only need 6 ingredients and 20 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups basmati or long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 1/3 cup minced fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat the butter or olive oil in a large skillet with a lit. Add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the rice to the pan and toss to coat in the shallot and butter/olive oil. Cook the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add the broth, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and let it stand covered for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and fold in the lemon juice and fresh dill. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.