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Creamy Rice with Lemon and Herbs

Here’s a tasty side dish that goes well with a lot of meals, and is easy to make.

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Servings
1 cup
Calories Cholesterol Sat Fat Carbs
382 0mg 7g 55g
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe's Default # of Servings)
5.1 Water saved (gallons) [animal consumption only]
20.3 Manure (pounds) not deposited into the environment
22.8 Grains / feed (pounds) not consumed by animals
49.7 Methane (gallons) not created by animals
607.7 CO2 (pounds) not released into the atmosphere
Recipe Chef Pamela Kurp
Course Veggie Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 qts water
  • 2 C rice (arborio)
  • 1 C yellow onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 C parsley (fresh) (chopped)
  • 1/3 C buttery spread
  • 1/4 C basil leaves (fresh) (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 C Parmesan cheese (non-dairy grated)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Course Veggie Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 qts water
  • 2 C rice (arborio)
  • 1 C yellow onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 C parsley (fresh) (chopped)
  • 1/3 C buttery spread
  • 1/4 C basil leaves (fresh) (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 C Parmesan cheese (non-dairy grated)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Servings
1 cup
Calories Cholesterol Sat Fat Carbs
382 0mg 7g 55g
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe's Default # of Servings)
5.1 Water saved (gallons) [animal consumption only]
20.3 Manure (pounds) not deposited into the environment
22.8 Grains / feed (pounds) not consumed by animals
49.7 Methane (gallons) not created by animals
607.7 CO2 (pounds) not released into the atmosphere
Recipe Chef Pamela Kurp
Instructions
  1. Bring the water to a boil, and add the rice and onion; boil until the rice is tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and reserve a portion of the liquid (1/2 cup for 6 servings).
    Bring the water to a boil, and add the rice and onion; boil until the rice is tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and reserve a portion of the liquid (1/2 cup for 6 servings).
  2. Mix the parsley, buttery spread, basil, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl.
    Mix the parsley, buttery spread, basil, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  3. Add the hot rice mixture to the bowl; stir to melt the buttery spread and add the reserved liquid and cheese.
    Add the hot rice mixture to the bowl; stir to melt the buttery spread and add the reserved liquid and cheese.
  4. Season with the salt and pepper.
    Season with the salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes

Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months.

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