A zesty side dish that compliments just about any protein to round out a deliciously bright meal. No worrying about boiling over, as this is done in the instant pot. Fresh lemons and some select spices make this rice anything but boring. This dish is naturally free of: wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. Making it free of the 8 of the top 9 allergens, with a soy-free option and vegan option.
WHY THIS RICE ROCKS
- This rice is quick, easy and flavorful.
- With pantry staples and dried herbs you can make this any time of year.
- Fresh lemons give a vibrant taste that will leave you wanting seconds.
- There’s no watching or waiting for a pot to boil or worry about it boiling over–just put the lid on, hit the “rice” button and you’re good to go! This is so easy, even new instant pot owners can handle this!
HOW IS THIS RICE ALLERGY FRIENDLY
This rice just uses simple ingredients like rice, olive oil, dried herbs and garlic. The only place there may be hidden allergens would be the bouillon. Be sure to read the label carefully of the bouillon you choose.
WHAT TYPE OF BOUILLON SHOULD I USE?
I prefer to use Orrington Farms Chicken Broth Base. Feel free to use any bouillon that works for your individual allergies or diets. If you’d rather, you can use chicken broth or chicken stock. Use 2 and 1/4 cups broth/stock and omit the bouillon.
HOW DO I MAKE THIS SOY-FREE?
The bouillon I prefer has soy in it, so to make it soy-free, pick a bouillon that is soy free, or use a homemade stock or broth (see above). I have a recipe for homemade stock in my Allergy Friendly Instant Pot Cookbook.
HOW DO I MAKE THIS VEGAN?
Simply use a vegan bouillon powder instead of a chicken one.
WHAT TYPE OF RICE DO YOU NEED?
I use long-grain rice. I wouldn’t recommend Sushi rice, or brown rice.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?
- Long grain rice (uncooked)
- Olive oil
- Onion powder
- Jarred minced garlic clove
- 2 lemons
- Water
- Chicken bouillon
- Salt & pepper
- Dried dill weed
WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED?
You will need:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microplane zester
- Instant pot
- Knife and cutting board (for cutting the lemon in half)
- Lemon juicer (electric, manual or by hand will work)
WHAT GOES GOOD WITH THIS RICE?
Fish, chicken, pork…really anything would go good. I especially love to have it with my Chicken Schwarma (recipe coming soon!) or any Mediterranean flavored meal. But honestly, it could compliment just about anything.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE AN INSTANT POT?
This recipe is formulated to work in an instant pot. The instant pot is so great for so many things, so go ahead and invest in one!
DO I HAVE OTHER ALLERGY-FRIENDLY SIDE DISHES?
Yes, I do. I love my Mexican Rice, my dairy-free mashed potatoes, gluten-free biscuits, gluten-free dairy-free cornbread, and gluten-free vegan herbed breadsticks.
DO I HAVE A VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO MAKE THIS?
Yes, I do. The video should auto populate, if it doesn’t, it’s embedded in the bottom of the recipe card. And, if all else fails, it’s on my YouTube Channel. While you’re there–be sure to subscribe!
Instant Pot Mediterranean Lemon Rice
A zesty side dish that compliments just about any protein to round out a deliciously bright meal. No worrying about boiling over, as this is done in the instant pot. Fresh lemons and some select spices make this rice anything but boring. This dish is naturally free of: wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. Making it free of the 8 of the top 9 allergens, with a soy-free option and vegan option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp jarred minced garlic clove (or two garlic cloves)
- 2 lemons, juice of (PLUS zest of one of the lemons)
- 2 and 1/4 cups water
- 4 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Plug your instant pot in.
- Remove lid.
- To inner cooking pot, add all of the ingredients. Stir.
- Place the lid back on, being sure it's in the locked position.
- Make sure the valve is set to sealed (if your valve has this function, some do not).
- Hit the "rice" button. (You should see it come up to pressure which takes a few minutes, then once it's hit the correct pressure, it will start counting down from 12 minutes.)
- Once it's cooked for fifteen minutes, I allow the pressure to naturally escape, so let it sit for around another five minutes. You won't see or notice anything, and the clock will now start counting up, to let you know how long it's been sitting there since the cook time finished.
- Afterwards, carefully take the valve off (if it has any leftover pressure, release it by this point).
- Carefully open the lid (there will be steam) and stir and fluff the rice.
- Serve immediately with your favorite protein and veggies for a delicious meal!
Notes
*Our allergies, while severe and that get re-tested frequently, are such that we can go strictly by what's on the label. I do not call companies to see what things are derived from, or call manufacturers to see about potential cross contact. If your allergies require you to do so, please do your own homework. I cannot assure you of any ingredient's safety, only you can do that. I simply share what works for our family
**If you are going to feed this to someone with food allergies, and you yourself do not have food allergies, I HIGHLY recommend having them check every single brand and ingredient you are using, to ensure they're OK with each part of the recipe. And, to make sure you've talked to them about how to avoid cross contamination in your kitchen.
Adapted from: The Mediterranean Dish
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 530mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
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Hi! I’m Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I’m a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly–it’s an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with the hope that they help you as you manage your food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!
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