This is nice side dish which is so simple to make and the flavors, amazing!! There are some amazing things you can do to rice to give a real zip and a twist to a simple dish.
Servings: 4
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/8 quarts broccoli florets
2 medium carrot, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 lemon zest
2/3 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook rice according to package instructions except add
turmeric to cooking water.
Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan filled 2/3’s with water
to boiling. Cook broccoli and carrots for about 5 minutes (or
cook in microwave); drain vegetables and add back to pan.
Add rice to vegetables. Stir in lemon juice and zest; heat
through over low heat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper: serve.
Per Serving:
196 Calories
1g Fat
5g Protein
41g Carbohydrate
3g Dietary Fiber
0mg Cholesterol
86mg Sodium.
Pairs well with Cashew Pork
Jaques Kitchen 
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