Lemon Brown Rice
Add flavor to your brown rice with this zesty lemon brown rice recipe. Brown rice is a whole grain, which contains more fiber than white rice.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 4 cups broth of choice
- 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon, and set both aside.
- Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. If using fresh garlic, add it to the pan and cook until it begins to brown slightly.
- Add the broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and garlic powder if using.
- Turn heat up to medium-high, and bring the broth mixture to a boil.
- Add in the rice and stir until combined. Turn heat down to low and let simmer. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, then take off heat. Put lid on
- pot and allow it to rest for about 5 more minutes.
- Top with fresh parsley and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.