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Easy Lemon-Herb Rice

April 19th, 2010

This quick & easy side just screams Spring-time!

You could take this simple little side dish in so many directions-it’s not even funny.  Simple (and cheap!) instant rice becomes an elegant side dish in no time.  I see this preparation with seared seafood or grilled or roasted (store bought rotisserie chicken for a 15 minute dinner) chicken.  Add halved grape tomatoes and crumbled feta and you have got yourself a fabulous summer side dish that would probably even taste great as a cold summer side salad…

Serves 4 in about 15 minutes

  • 2 C Instant rice prepared according to package directions
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ½ C Fresh, chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, thyme…)

 Mix hot rice with lemon zest and herbs and serve!