Lemon & Herb Rice

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup brown basmati rice
• 1 cup vegetarian chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1 teaspoon marjoram

Recipe

• 1 in saucepan, bring broth & lemon juice to simmer.
• 2 in heavy skillet heat oil. add garlic and cook until softened.
• 3 add rice & stir, cooking 1-2 minutes.
• 4 add broth, salt & pepper and bring to boil.
• 5 lower heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed & rice is soft. (note: rice may take more or less time depending on temperature, so check periodically until done).
• 6 remove from heat, stir in herbs & lemon zest. add additional salt & pepper if desired.