Brown basmati rice with lemon

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil (opt)*
2Shallots
2Garlic; minced
2tablespoonsJuice; lemon
1tablespoonZest; lemon
1tablespoonParsley; minced
½teaspoonSugar
Salt
Pepper
cupBroth, chicken or veg
¾cupRice, brown, basmati

Directions

Saute shallots and garlic for 3 min. Add seasonings to taste. Stir in broth, bring to boil. Add rice, reduce heat to med-low. Cover and simmer 35-45 minutes till broth is absorbed.

Remove from heat, fluff lightly with fork and keep covered till serving time.

*Have never used the oil, just sauted in sprayed nonstick pan.

I've always made this in my rice cooker with adjustments but this is the recipe from Low-Fat Living by Robert Cooper.

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by nar@... on Nov 16, 1998