Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pinch pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon mint
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 green onion, sliced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion; and garlic. Stir in salt, pepper,mint and lemon rind; cook stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened.

Add rice, stirring to coat. Pour in stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add parsley and green onion. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until rice is tender.