Herbed Lemon Rice

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Heat the oil in a casserole. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, bay leaf and lemon zest and cook, stirring, until the rice is well coated.

2
Add the stock, wine, lemon juice and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Fluff with a fork and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the tarragon and serve.