Awesome Crunchy Lemon Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 12

Crunchy and zesty Awesome Lemon Rice recipe

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup uncooked white rice
	1 cup water
	2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
	4 -6 drops red pepper sauce ( I use Tabasco )
	1 can water chestnuts , drained and chopped
	5 tablespoons green onions , sliced
	3 teaspoons lemon zest

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

Awesome Crunchy Lemon Rice is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal. The combination of fragrant rice, crunchy water chestnuts, and tangy lemon zest gives this dish a unique taste and texture. It's a gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan recipe that's ideal for anyone who's looking for a healthy meal option. You can serve it as a side dish or add some protein like tofu or chicken to make it a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, add the rice and water and bring to a boil.
2.	Add chicken bouillon cubes and red pepper sauce and stir until dissolved.
3.	Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4.	Stir in chopped water chestnuts, sliced green onions, and lemon zest and let it cook for 1-2 minutes more.
5.	Remove from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is very easy to make and is perfect for a quick, healthy meal.

The lemon zest gives the rice a refreshing and zesty flavor and the water chestnuts provide a nice crunch.

It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for vegans.

CONS

It contains a moderate amount of sodium because of the chicken bouillon cubes.
If you’re on a sodium-restricted diet, you can use low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes or granules instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in calories, fat, and sugar and contains essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C.
The rice and water chestnuts are a good source of fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and lowers cholesterol levels.