Broccoli Lemon Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb broccoli
1/2 cup long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tsp finely shredded lemon , rind of
1/4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Directions:

Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
Cook broccoli covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
In a medium saucepan; cook the rice and onion in butter until onion is tender but not brown.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the broth, water chestnuts, lemon peel and lemon-pepper seasoning.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Stir in the cooked broccoli.
Remove from heat.
Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.75g	9%
Cholesterol	15.41mg	5%
Sodium	257.92mg	11%
Potassium	448.64mg	10%
Total Carbs	10.51g	4%
Sugars	3.4g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.98g	16%
Protein	3.82g	8%
Vitamin C	107.5mg	179%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	65.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.97 Kcal (209 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.76g	9%
Cholesterol	7.41mg	5%
Sodium	123.92mg	11%
Potassium	215.55mg	10%
Total Carbs	5.05g	4%
Sugars	1.63g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	16%
Protein	1.84g	8%
Vitamin C	51.7mg	179%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	31.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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