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Broccoli Lemon Rice
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a great side for chicken or beef.
Ingredients:
1 lb broccoli
1/2 cup long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Directions:
1. Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Cook broccoli covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
3. In a medium saucepan; cook the rice and onion in butter until onion is tender but not brown.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in the broth, water chestnuts, lemon peel and lemon-pepper seasoning.
6. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
8. Stir in the cooked broccoli.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
11. Fluff with fork.
By RecipeOfHealth.com