LOW CALORIE

Rice with Lemon and Mint

⏳ Time

35 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

An unusual side dish of rice with the aroma of lemon and mint. This dish is so delicious and filling that it can successfully be served as a standalone meal.

Ingredients

Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
Chicken Broth - 17 fl oz
Lemon - 1 piece
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Scallions - 1.4 oz
Peppermint leaves - 1 bunch
Rice - 1 cup

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped mint and green onion and sauté the herbs, stirring constantly, for about one minute.

Step 2

Add the rice to the pot and continue to sauté for another one and a half to two minutes, mixing the rice and herbs until all the rice grains are coated with oil. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Zest half of the lemon and add it to the pot with the rice; squeeze the lemon and mix the lemon juice with the contents of the pot.

Step 4

When the broth comes to a boil, reduce the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Cook the rice for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the water. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice sit for another 5-10 minutes.