Lemon Vegetable Rice

A very different rice dish with a nice tang. Good hot or cold.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

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. Heat oil in pot over low heat.
2. Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
3. Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
4. Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Finely zest and juice both lemons.
7. Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
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.