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Lemony Rice With Olive Oil Drizzle Recipe

Lemony Rice With Olive Oil Drizzle Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup rice ( basmati is good)
2 cups water
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced into four
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 lemon
1 lemon , rind of, grated (zest)
olive oil , to drizzle must be fresh

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except lemon, rind and oil in a pan.
With your hand, squeeze the 1/2 lemon's juice into the pot, then toss it into the pot.
Simmer, stirring occasionally 'til rice is not crunchy anymore.
Remove rice from heat and remove lemon. Squeeze the remaining juice from it, being careful not to burn your fingers. Stir in one half of the grated lemon rind.
Cover pan with a folded towel and let set for 5-7 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
Taste to adjust seasonings such as salt.
Pile into a serving dish.
Sprinkle with the reserved lemon rind.
Drizzle on a little fresh olive oil if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	184.76 Kcal (774 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.52g	1%
Sodium	586.04mg	24%
Potassium	89.25mg	2%
Total Carbs	41.08g	14%
Sugars	0.69g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	5%
Protein	3.78g	8%
Vitamin C	14.6mg	24%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	27.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.22 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.27g	1%
Sodium	302.04mg	24%
Potassium	46mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.17g	14%
Sugars	0.35g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	5%
Protein	1.95g	8%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	24%
Iron	1.2mg	13%
Calcium	14.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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