Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf). This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 28 mins

Total: 48 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

or to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice

3 cups chicken broth

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine egg yolks cream lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook stirring constantly until opaque 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 281.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.3g 13%

Carbohydrates: 40.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 98mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 517.7IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 12.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 55.1mg 6%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.6mg 1%

Potassium: 35.9mg 1%

Sodium: 667.6mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 92.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.