Lemon Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup minced shallots or 1/4 cup green onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice, well rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 1/3 cup mint or 1/3 cup a combination herbs
• 1 teaspoon finely diced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/3 cup toasted chopped nuts (cashews, pine nuts or pecans)