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Scallion Rice

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Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes. via @thiswifecooks

Scallion Rice ~

A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest.

Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

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Why you will love this recipe:

  • Simplicity – A few easy to find ingredients and about 20 minutes are all you need.
  • Versatility – This year-round side dish is flexible enough to pair well with a variety of cuisines including, American, Asian, Indian, Mexican, and more!
  • Taste – Fresh scallions and lemon zest add bright and crisp flavor notes.
Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients for Scallion Rice:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup scallions – also known as green onions
  • zest of 1 lemon
Green Onion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

How to Make Scallion Rice:

STEP ONE: Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the rice. Stir frequently for 1 minute. 

STEP TWO: Add chicken-style broth and sea salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.

STEP THREE: Cover and simmer for 17 minutes, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

STEP FOUR: Fluff rice with a fork then gently stir in scallions and lemon zest then serve hot.

What to Serve with Scallion Rice:

  • Vegan Teriyaki Chicken  
  • Twice-Baked BBQ Tofu  
  • Chana Masala 
  • Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy 
Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

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Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

Scallion Rice

A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Indian, Mexican
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup scallions thinly sliced
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the rice. Stir frequently for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken-style broth and sea salt.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 17 minutes, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork then gently stir in scallions and lemon zest.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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Scallion Rice ~ A light and mild-flavored white rice dish made with fresh green onions and lemon zest. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.
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  1. Jacqui

    December 5, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect for my meal prep!

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  2. Bonnie

    November 3, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make all loved it. I will definitely make this again.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      November 3, 2024 at 12:37 pm

      Glad to hear it! Thanks so much, Bonnie.

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