Lemon Rice Pilaf

By LaurenCocch16

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
• 1 can (14oz) or 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• Handful of chopped parsley
• Slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat medium saucepan over medium heat. Add EVOO and butter, and shallots to pan. Saute for 2 minutes, then add rice and lightly brown 3-5 minutes.

Step 2

Add wine & allow it to evaporate entirely, 1-2 minutes. Add thyme & chicken broth. Add 1 cup water, and bring to boil.

Step 3

Cover, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest & parsley.

Step 4

Transfer to dinner plates, garnish with almonds.