Lemon Rice With Scallions Recipes

HERB AND SCALLION RICE

Steps:

• Puree water, cilantro, mint, scallions, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add rice, and stir to coat. Cook until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add herb puree and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in an ovenproof paella pan or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining olive oil, the garlic and the scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring the broth to the boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the rice to the garlic and scallions and stir for 30 seconds. Add the broth, wine and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Turn the heat to low and simmer slowly, stirring frequently, until most, but not all, of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Push the lemon slices down into the rice and lay the chicken over it. Bake, uncovered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand for 10 minutes. Season the rice with additional salt if needed and pepper to taste. Top with the mint and parsley. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

LEMON RICE WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat broth, salt, and garlic in a heavy saucepan to boiling.
• Stir in rice, cover, and simmer until liquid is gone; about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and mix in the zest of one whole lemon and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Gently stir in butter and parsley (or dill).
• Season with pepper to taste and place in a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle scallions over top of rice and sprinkle with paprika if desired.