Scallion Rice

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!

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.

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

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  

• Vegan Channa Masala 

• Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy 

Follow This Wife Cooks on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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 9 votes

Print Pin Rate

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Indian, Mexican

Cook Time: 15 minutes

20 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

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

Tried this recipe?Mention @thiswifecooks or tag #thiswifecooks!

Join My Newsletter

Signup to get all my latest recipes delivered right to your inbox every week!

SUBSCRIBE!

You have Successfully Subscribed!