Baked Lemon Rice with Herbs

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• grated zest of 2 lemons
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 4 cups hot chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• kosher salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400

Melt the butter in a medium flame-proof casserole and saute the shallots until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook until translucent and well coated with butter, a few more minutes; Stir in half the lemon zest, thyme sprig, and the stock. cover the casserole, place in the oven, and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice tender, about 45 - 50 minutes.

Stir in the remaining lemon zest and herb; season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.