Instant Pot Lemon Basil Rice
This instant pot lemon rice is an easy side dish to nearly any meal. It's ready in under 20 minutes and garnished with basil and cheese, this lemon basil rice will be enjoyed by all.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup rice - I prefer Jasmine rice
- 1 ¼ cup broth or water
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice about ½ large lemon
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped basil*
Instructions
- Rinse your rice and combine 1.25 cups rinsed rice with 1.25 cups of liquid (water/broth/coconut milk). Add rice, water and butter to the instant pot.
- Set Instant Pot to High Pressure (Manual setting) for 3 minutes, and naturally release for 10 minutes. It will take about 5-10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure.
- Once the rice has cooked and pressure is released, add in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, garlic powder and parmesan cheese. Give it a stir.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
Stovetop Directions:
Rinse your rice in a colander. Add the rice and water/broth to a small pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Once rice is boiling, add in butter, salt and garlic powder, and bring down to a simmer. Let simmer until all the liquid is absorbed (about 7-10 minutes). Make sure to keep the lid on so the steam stays in. Once the rice is done cooking and all the water has been absorbed, add in lemon juice, lemon zest and parmesan cheese. Using a fork, fluff your rice and season to taste. Garnish with basil and serve.Rice Cooker Directions:
Add the rice and water/broth, adjusting the amount of liquid per your cooker’s instructions and cook. Then, add in butter, lemon, lemon zest, basil and parmesan cheese. *If using dried basil, start with 1-2 Tablespoons and adjust as neededEquipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 288mgSugar: 1g
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