Lemon Herb Pilaf

Fluffy rice pilaf brightened with lemon, garlic, and parsley.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups broth
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: dried oregano
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• Optional: butter, for finishing

Steps

1. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, then add the rice and toast a minute or two until fragrant.
2. Stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and oregano if using. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Rest off the heat 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, fold in lemon zest, parsley, and a knob of butter if you like. Serve warm.

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