Creamy Lemon Rice

Name: Creamy Lemon Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

This bright rice dish has a creamy texture that's reminiscent of a lemon risotto, but without all the watching and stirring. Keep this one in your back pocket for hosting dinner guests—or a great side any old day! —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions

In a saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk to blend.
Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 246 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Creamy Lemon Rice

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