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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A very different rice dish with a nice tang. Good hot or cold. Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic |
1 small yellow onion |
1 medium carrot |
3 1/2 cups water |
1 1/2 cups long grain rice |
2 lemons |
4 scallions |
mint (optional) or parsley (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in pot over low heat.
2. Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
3. Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
4. Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Finely zest and juice both lemons.
7. Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
8. Stir in rice, reduce heat and simmer covered until water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes, fluff. Sprinkle with parlsey or mint and chopped scallions.
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