Lemon Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups converted rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 lemon, zest of, minced
• 1 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
• 2 add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
• 3 stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
• 4 bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
• 5 cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat.
• 7 stir in lemon zest and juice.
• 8 allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.