Vegetables & Sides — Lemon Pepper

Rosemary Lemon Orzo Pasta

Carbs Lemon Pepper Side Dishes

Rosemary Lemon Orzo Pasta

INGREDIENTS (2 servings): 3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine DIRECTIONS:  In a 1-quart heavy saucepan sauté orzo in butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned lightly and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring liquid to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Read more →


F.I.T. Brine Lemon-Thyme Rice

Carbs Lemon Pepper Side Dishes

F.I.T. Brine Lemon-Thyme Rice

INGREDIENTS (2 servings): 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine DIRECTIONS:  Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in the rice. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine into the rice. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Read more →


Cilantro Lime Rice

Carbs Lemon Pepper Side Dishes

Cilantro Lime Rice

INGREDIENTS (4 servings): 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine to taste DIRECTIONS:  Bring the rice and chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, cilantro, and salt; fluff with a fork and serve.

Read more →