Lemony Rice Pilaf

Name: Lemony Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, preferably canola oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 3 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock makes this vegetarian/vegan); 1 grated lemon, rind of; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley; fresh ground pepper

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, preferably canola oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
3 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock makes this vegetarian/vegan)
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over mediumheat and cook onion for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2

Stir in rice, then stock, and bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat and cover; let simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
4

Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; taste and add pepper if you wish.
5

Note: this reheats very well so don't fret if this makes too much for your family.