Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add mushrooms, asparagus and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Add rice, nuts, green onions, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended and heated thoroughly.
- Serve garnished with additional lemon zest, if desired.
How to Zest a Lemon
Lemon zest is frequently called for in numerous recipes. How does one zest a lemon and what does that mean? Let's dissect it.
The outer layer of the skin of citrus fruits contains the zest. A little zest will go a long way, so use it sparingly. The white portion of the peel should not be used since it is extremely bitter.
Use the fine side of a grater to zest one lemon. That is the most popular and simple method for doing so. The amount of zest required can vary depending on the recipe. Use the grater's thicker side if this is the case. The size of the zest is not particularly important for this particular dish: Lentil and Turmeric Pearl Couscous Soup Recipe.
You can never have enough zest! If you have grated more than necessary, no problem. It is possible to freeze your zested lemons for later use. The first step is to spread your zest in a thin layer on a cookie sheet and freeze, then split up the zest and store in a ziplock bag. Excess zest can last up to a month in the freezer.
What is Rice Pilaf?
The territory that is today Turkey was Persia, when rice pilaf is believed to have first appeared. The dish has variations in numerous cuisines all around the world. Although the ingredients differ from place to region, it is known as pulao in India and is spiced with typical Indian flavors. It is referred to as pilau in England.
Although pilaf is most frequently associated with rice, many cultures use a variety of grains. A pot is filled with rice, stock, seasonings, herbs, vegetables, and occasionally meat.
The Best Rice for Pilaf
This recipe calls for brown rice, but you can use other types. The amount of liquid you add to the rice depends on the particular rice you are using. Look at the directions on your package of rice. Try these options:
Brown rice
Wild rice
Jasmine rice
Basmati rice
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