Lemony Brown Basmati Rice

I love this simple rice & it goes well with so many meals.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup brown basmati rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  finely grated fresh lemon rind
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh parsley or 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter or 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse rice well. Bring to a boil 2 cups of water,salt, lemon juice & rind, bay leaf and parsley.
2. Add rice. Return to a boil, then lower heat and cover.
3. Simmer for 40 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
4. Turn heat off and let the rice sit , covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes.
5. Add butter or oil and mix gently with a fork.(take bay leaf out).