Mediterranean Rice

**Mandy**'s Note:

A nice simple rice side, simply make as directed or else throw everything in the rice cooker adding the parsley at the keep warm stage.

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 cups rice
• 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• black pepper
• boiling water

Directions:

1. Heat oil & saute onion & garlic until tender, stir in rice.
2. Add boiling water until pan is 3/4 full. Bring to boil, stirring.
3. Stir in stock & rapid boil for 10-12 mins or until tender, drain well.
4. Return to pan adding lemon rind, parsley & pepper, toss well to combine.

Reviews

[dakwegmo]

I'd planned on making this last night, but when I went to my pantry I found the only rice I had was boil in a bag. Went ahead and used that and before I put the lemon in I couldn't stop tasting it. I didn't have any dried lemon rind, so I used a teaspoon of fresh lemon zest. Unfortunately that overwhelmed the savory flavor I got before adding the zest. Still a great dish worth repeating, just need to be sure to ease off on the lemon flavor.

[Deantini]

A simple and easy rice dish that you can throw together with great result on a weekday. Pairs well with more flavourful meats etc, as the flavour of the rice is subtle and will not compete with the main dish. Made for Zaar Stars.

[onemotherslove]

Made with brown rice & it was very good!