This simple recipe for lemon dill rice is made with just a few common household ingredients. This rice dish is a perfect option whether you are looking for a base for a grain bowl or a standalone side dish.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: egg free, nut free, quick and easy, vegetarian
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
1cuprice(uncooked)
3tbspunsalted butter
2tbsplemon juice
1tspfresh dill
1/4tspsalt
water(as instructed on package)
Instructions
Chop the fresh dill into small pieces.
Combine all of the ingredients for the lemon dill rice in a medium sized pot. The exact amount of water needed will vary depending on the type of rice you use. Follow the measurements on the rice package.
Heat the pot with the rice over high heat until the water starts to boil.
Once the rice starts to boil, reduce the temperature to low and put a lid on the pot. Simmer the rice.The amount of time the rice needs to simmer will vary depending on the type of rice you are using. Follow the instructions on the package of rice.
Notes
Rice recommendations. Are you wondering what type of rice you should use? We recommend trying out white basmati rice!