Easy and Herb Lemon BBQ Rice
When you want a change from potatoes at your summer barbecue meals, this lemon rice, cooked on the grill, is a must try.
Equipment
- 1 aluminum loaf pan or other pan of a similar size
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, (or Basmati rice)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs , chopped fresh Italian parsley, tarragon, thyme, dill or a combination
Instructions
- Lightly grease a foil 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- Add the rice, chicken stock, lemon juice and herbs and mix well. Do the top with the butter (or mix it in). Cover the top lightly with a sheet of foil, shiny side in and crimp well to seal.
- Place over medium heat on the barbecue and grill for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
- Towards the end of cooking time check the rice. Stir it and add a bit more butter or stock if the rice appears too dry before it is done.
- Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Notes
Notice that this recipe just uses 1/2 cup of dry rice. If you have a larger crowd simply get another foil loaf pan and make another batch of this wonderful lemon rice. You can make as many batches as you need.Use a larger foil baking pan if you are making a large batch.Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
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