Simple Herbed Rice
Simple Herbed Rice
Starchy Carb Sides
Ingredients
- long grain rice of choice, 1 cup dry
- vegetable broth or water, 2 cups
- evoo, 2 tbsp
- garlic, 2 cloves minced
- yellow or white onion, quarter diced
- salt & pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped
- lemon, 1 juiced (save lemon for zest)
Directions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat evoo over medium heat, then add garlic and onion, cook until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
Add rice, let toast for a minute, then add broth or water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover saucepan with a lid, and let simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
Once rice is cooked, add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper, fluff and mix rice with a fork, then add parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Taste test and adjust, serve & enjoy!