Ingredients
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½ stick butter
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2 cups converted long-grain white rice
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
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½ lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 bay leaves
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
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Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
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Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 156 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 156 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 580mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 66mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
