Lemon Thyme Rice

Rice Side Dish

Lemon Thyme Rice

Lemon Thyme Rice
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    618

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and fragrant Lemon Thyme Rice. Infused with bright citrus notes and the earthy aroma of fresh thyme, this simple side dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, even for the pickiest eaters!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    346 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. (1 minute)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the rice. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir to combine.

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04 Step

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. (20 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.

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06 Step

Recipe View Fluff with a fork before serving.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
This rice pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.
To make this recipe vegan, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and olive oil for butter.

Elyssa Schumm

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 206 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Breanne Pacocha

    Jun 2, 2025

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loves it.

  • Buford Leannon

    Dec 24, 2024

    The thyme really makes this rice special. It's a great way to use fresh herbs from the garden.

  • Carroll Ebert

    Apr 9, 2024

    I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly.

  • Elinor Klocko

    Sep 24, 2022

    I added a little bit of lemon zest for extra flavor, and it was amazing!

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