Baked Lemon Rice
This lemon butter baked rice is fluffy, bright, and baked in the oven with garlic, herbs, and fresh lemon for an easy, flavorful side dish.
Servings: 8 people
Cost: 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 3 cups stock
- 4 oz butter
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs or Greek Freak Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- fresh parsley if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add 2 cups rice to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Pour in 3 cups stock, stirring lightly to combine.
- Add 4 oz butter, distributing the pieces evenly over the rice.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon onion flakes, 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs or Greek Freak seasoning, and 1 teaspoon oregano.
- Add 6 cloves minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring gently to evenly distribute.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil and fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
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Notes
- This rice pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, lamb, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra brightness, add a little extra lemon zest just before serving.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of stock or water.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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