Lemon Vegetable Rice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.