Broccoli Lemon Rice

Submitted by PollyB

"This is a great side for chicken or beef."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli
• 1⁄2 cup long grain rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

directions

1. Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Cook broccoli covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
3. In a medium saucepan; cook the rice and onion in butter until onion is tender but not brown.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in the broth, water chestnuts, lemon peel and lemon-pepper seasoning.
6. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
8. Stir in the cooked broccoli.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
11. Fluff with fork.