Lemon Parmesan Minute Rice
Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and creamy Lemon Parmesan Minute Rice, a quick and flavorful side dish ready in just 10 minutes! Perfectly fluffy rice is infused with the refreshing tang of lemon juice and zest, melted butter, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for a velvety finish. This simple yet elegant recipe combines pantry staples for a side that’s both effortless and full of gourmet appeal. With a sprinkle of fresh parsley as an optional garnish, it’s a versatile accompaniment to grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re short on time, this 5-minute rice recipe proves that fast can still be delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup minute rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the butter and a pinch of salt, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add 1 cup of minute rice to the saucepan. Remove it from heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the water.
After 5 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese until the flavors are evenly distributed.
Season the rice with salt and black pepper to taste.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Serve immediately as a quick and delicious side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
