Lemon Rice with Seasonal Vegetables

(from salonx’s recipe box)

This colorful rice could be served on its own or as a side dish with a meat or fish entree. It comes highly recommended from our UK site.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 3

Source: weightwatchers.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice, long-grain
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 1/4 cup broccoli, florets
  • 1 medium carrot(s), sliced
  • 1 medium lemon(s), juice and zest
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp table salt

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions except add turmeric to cooking water.

  2. Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan filled 2/3’s with water to boiling. Cook broccoli and carrots for about 5 minutes (or cook in microwave); drain vegetables and add back to pan.

  3. Add rice to vegetables. Stir in lemon juice and zest; heat through over low heat.

  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper: serve.

  5. Cook’s tip: For a variation, substitute shredded cabbage for the broccoli; a turnip could replace the carrot.

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