Ingredients
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- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced fine
- 1/2 cup celery, diced fine
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery with salt; sauté until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in basmati rice, ensuring it's well-coated with oil and vegetables. Pour in vegetable stock and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 13-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it steam for an additional 5-6 minutes while covered.
- Fold in fresh dill and lemon zest; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg