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Lemon Dill Rice Mix

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade rice mix, lemon dill rice, rice mix recipe, side dish mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
A dry rice mix with lemon peel, dill, chives and bouillon, stored in a jar or bag. Simmer 1 1/2 cups with water and butter for an easy side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups long grain rice
  • 4 teaspoons dried grated lemon peel
  • 4 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 8 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Measure all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and stir until well blended.
  • Pour into an airtight jar, vacuum-seal bag, or zip-top bag.
  • Label it with the cooking directions.

Notes

Label directions: 1 1/2 cups mix, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter.
Combine in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 20 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Storage: dry mix 6 to 12 months airtight, cool, dry, dark. Cooked rice refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 96g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 0.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; the dry mix as listed; what you add when cooking is not counted; long grain rice counted as dry long-grain white rice, dried chives counted as freeze-dried chives, instant chicken bouillon counted as beef bouillon powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.