Baked Rice with Lemon and Thyme
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice uncooked
- 2 tbs butter cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme dry
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 tbs parsley chopped fresh
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the rice in the pan in an even layer. Dot the top with butter. Sprinkle the salt, thyme, zest, and paprika over the top.
- Pour the boiling water into the pan and cover it right away with heavy-duty foil. Seal the edges tightly.
- Bake the rice for 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, tossing it with the fresh parsley. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Notes
Baked Rice with Lemon and Thyme
If you’re already heating the oven, slide in a pan of this easy baked rice for a great side dish. It’s practically hands-free and produces perfect rice.
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