Lemon Wild Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse wild rice under cold running water and drain in a sieve.
2. 2
   In a 1-quart heavy saucepan bring wild rice and 2 cups water to a boil and simmer, covered, 40 minutes, or until rice is tender.
3. 3
   While wild rice is simmering, finely chop onion.
4. 4
   After wild rice has been simmering 20 minutes, in a 3-quart heavy saucepan bring white rice, onion, and remaining 1 1/2 cups water to a boil and simmer, covered, 13 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove white rice from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain wild rice in sieve and in a bowl combine with white rice.
7. 7
   Stir in parsley and zest with a fork, fluffing rice, and season with salt and pepper.