Creamy Rice with Lemon and Herbs
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.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Prep Time Cook Time
20minutes 20minutes
Creamy Rice with Lemon and Herbs
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.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Prep Time Cook Time
20minutes 20minutes
Ingredients
  • 4qts water
  • 2C rice (arborio)
  • 1C yellow onions(chopped)
  • 1/2C parsley (fresh)(chopped)
  • 1/3C buttery spread
  • 1/4C basil leaves (fresh)(chopped)
  • 1Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1tsp lemon zest
  • 1C Parmesan cheese (non-dairy grated)
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 1/4tsp black pepper
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).
  2. 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.
  4. 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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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Rice with Lemon and Herbs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 39%
Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 22%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
5.1 Water saved (gallons)
20.3 Manure not deposited (pounds)
22.8 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
49.7 Methane not created (gallons)
607.7 CO2 not released (pounds)