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Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice Recipe

Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short )
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 oz parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/8-1/4 cup fresh basil, minced ( original is 1/4 cup)
1 lemon , juice and zest of ( original is 1/2 tsp)
1/8-1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish.
Combine the onion, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice.
Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper.
Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.
Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	156.83 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.44g	7%
Cholesterol	3.12mg	1%
Sodium	225.98mg	9%
Potassium	190.15mg	4%
Total Carbs	25.01g	8%
Sugars	0.92g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	8%
Protein	5.16g	10%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	53.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.77 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.45g	7%
Cholesterol	2.42mg	1%
Sodium	175.46mg	9%
Potassium	147.64mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.42g	8%
Sugars	0.71g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	8%
Protein	4.01g	10%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	41.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.1

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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