Lemon-Ginger Infused Jasmine Rice with Toasted Sesame Seeds

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Fluffy jasmine rice subtly flavored with fresh ginger and bright lemon zest, finished with nutty toasted sesame seeds for an aromatic side dish. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups rinsed jasmine rice, 2 1/4 cups water, 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, toast 2 tbsp sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Remove ginger slices from the rice and fluff rice gently with a fork. Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest until butter melts and rice is evenly flavored.
  5. Step 5: Transfer rice to a serving bowl and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving warm.

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