This easy vegan Lemon Rice recipe is a delicious way to flavor up plain rice with with a bright citrus lemon touch! Complements asparagus, cooked legumes, and many other veggies and entrees beautifully!
What you'll need to make this lemon rice recipe:
- fresh squeezed lemon juice
- lemon zest
- minced garlic
- vegetable boullion or vegan chicken-like seasoning
- ground turmeric
- pinch of saffron (optional)
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Steps to make Lemon Rice:
First dice the onion and sauté over low heat until soft (3-4 minutes).
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Now add the rice and sauté until the rice grains turn an opaque white, while stirring frequently. (about 5 minutes).
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Now add water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, vegetable bullion (or vegan Chicken broth powder), turmeric, saffron, and salt. Bring the rice to a boil over medium heat.
Then place lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is all gone.
While the rice is cooking prepare the asparagus by first cutting or breaking off hard ends. Then cut asparagus spears in 1 inch lengths at an angle.
Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and saute' over low heat in a tablespoon of oil for 5-7 minutes or until fork-tender.
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When the rice has finished cooking fluff with a fork, top with sautéed asparagus and garlic, salt to taste, and serve with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon! Garnish with vegan parmesan if you like!
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How long will Lemon Rice last?
Lemon Rice will keep in a covered dish in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze in small portions and reheat as desired for meal prep ahead!
Hope you enjoy this fresh and easy lemon rice recipe! For reference, I made a double batch of lemon rice for these photos...
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Easy Vegan Lemon Rice and Asparagus
Ingredients
Saute First
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup white rice, long grained
Then add:
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vegan chicken seasoning, or vegetable bullion
- ¼ tsp turmeric, ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- pinch saffron
Asparagus Prep
- 1 lb asparagus, fresh
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch salt
Instructions
- First dice the onion and sauté’ in a skillet over low heat until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Now add the rice and sauté until the rice grains turn an opaque white, while stirring frequently. (about 5 minutes).
- Now add water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, vegetable bullion (or vegan Chicken broth powder), turmeric, saffron, and salt. Bring the rice to a boil over medium heat.Then place lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is all gone.
- While the rice is cooking prepare the asparagus by first cutting or breaking off hard ends. Then cut asparagus spears in 1 inch lengths at an angle.Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and saute’ over low heat in a tablespoon of oil for 5-7 minutes or until fork-tender.
- When the rice has finished cooking, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork, top with sautéed asparagus and garlic. Salt to taste, and serve with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon! Garnish with vegan parmesan if you like!
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