Low Fat Herb-Infused Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this *Low Fat Herb-Infused Rice*, a fragrant and wholesome recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavors. Made with delicate long-grain white rice simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth, this dish is lightly kissed with olive oil and infused with the vibrant medley of fresh parsley, dill, thyme, and basil. A hint of garlic and a zest of lemon add a delightful complexity, while keeping the dish light and nutritious. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to grilled proteins or roasted vegetables, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is naturally low in fat, making it ideal for a guilt-free addition to your meals. Try this herbaceous creation and let it transform your everyday rice into a flavorful, aromatic delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic clove and add it to the saucepan, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with oil and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley, dill, thyme, and basil.
Turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from the stove. Allow the rice to sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Add the chopped herbs and lemon zest to the rice, stirring to combine evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve warm as a delightful low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 589 mg | 13% | |
*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.
