Lemon Vegetable Rice

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 scallions
  • mint (optional) or parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in pot over low heat.
  2. 2
    Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
  3. 3
    Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Finely zest and juice both lemons.
  7. 7
    Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
  8. 8
    Stir in rice, reduce heat and simmer covered until water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes, fluff. Sprinkle with parlsey or mint and chopped scallions.

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