Dairy-Free Herb Rice

Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant Dairy-Free Herb Rice, a recipe bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with perfectly cooked long-grain white rice infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and a trio of fresh herbs—parsley, cilantro, and thyme—this dish is light, flavorful, and completely free of dairy. A hint of lemon zest adds a bright finish, while simple pantry staples like vegetable broth and olive oil keep it rich yet plant-based. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or your favorite vegan entree, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Savor the simplicity and natural goodness of this herby, gluten-free rice dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and continue to cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the oil, cooking for about 2 minutes until the rice starts to become slightly opaque.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit undisturbed, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Uncover the saucepan and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the chopped parsley, cilantro, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.

Step 9

Serve the Dairy-Free Herb Rice warm as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	976.7

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2877.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 23.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.9mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1735.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 58.2%