Lemon Vegetable Rice

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Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in pot over low heat.
  2. Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
  3. Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Finely zest and juice both lemons.
  7. Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
  8. 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

577 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 32.3g 41% DV
Carbs 67g 24% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 18.8g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 230.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 1009.8mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 871.5mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 144.8mg 11% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

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

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