This is a great and refreshing rice dish. Makes a great side dish with just about anything.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 onion (finely chopped - for this recipe I used a white onion)
1-1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 large lemon (1 teaspoon of zest plus 3-4 tablespoons of juice)
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped ill
Directions:
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Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan.
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Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.
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Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.
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Add broth and water. Place lid on, bring to simmer then turn heat down to low.
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Cook for 12 minutes or until water is evaporated.
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Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes with the lid on.
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Remove lid. stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
Can serve warm or at room temperature. Serves well as a light side dish with just about anything. We especially like it with chicken gyros.
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