Herbed Lemon Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. Heat the oil in a casserole.
  3. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the rice, bay leaf and lemon zest and cook, stirring, until the rice is well coated.
  5. Add the stock, wine, lemon juice and salt and bring to a boil.
  6. Cover and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  7. Fluff with a fork and discard the bay leaf.
  8. Stir in the tarragon and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

562 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 60.9g 22% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9906.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1033mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 129.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27% DV
Calcium 514.8mg 40% DV
Iron 19.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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