Lemon-Scented Saffron Rice

Lemon-Scented Saffron Rice
Lemon-Scented Saffron Rice
This creamy rice, fragrant with lemon, makes a nice accompaniment to veal. If you like, pack the rice into half-cup custard cups and unmold onto the serving plates. Garnish with additional snipped chives, if desired.
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  • Served Person: Serves 8
Citrus Rice Side Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Carbohydrate 35 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 11 mg(4%)
  • Fat 5 g(7%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 3 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
  • Sodium 388 mg(16%)
  • Calories 195

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saffron and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir and cover. Let simmer until creamy and tender, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes. Add lemon peel and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until well combined.

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saffron and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir and cover. Let simmer until creamy and tender, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes. Add lemon peel and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until well combined.