This is very light, fresh and tangy and a perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken.
Serves 4
2 1/2 cups low fat chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice
2 tbsp finely minced garlic
4 tsp finely minced lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp finely minced fresh dill
4 scallions, finely minced, green part only
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth, rice, garlic, lemon zest and juice to a boil over high heat.
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove from the heat, season with the pepper, stir in the dill and scallions and fluff with a fork.
Serve immediately