Lemon Garlic Rice

Photo: flickr user uLe @ Dortmund

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons Butter

1 Tiny onion, minced

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 cup Long-grain rice

2 cups Chicken stock

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced

1/4 teaspoon Thyme

1/2 Bay leaf

1 medium Lemon's rind, finely grated

1 tablespoon Butter

Preparation

1. In heavy saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent. Add rice and stir to coat grains evenly in butter. Add stock, parsley, thyme and bay leaf and stir.

2. Bring to boil, reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 25-30 mins until liquid is absorbed. Remove lid, stir in lemon rind and butter. Serve immediately.

Savory dish to serve with grilled meats. May be made ahead and very gently reheated.