Try this homemade Lemon Rice recipe the whole family will love. Made with butter, onion, carrots and lemon zest. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Lemon Rice relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter, fine diced onion, fine diced carrots and lemon zest (1 lemon). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 300 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026