Greek Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons dill
• 1 bunch green onions
• 0.5 cup peas
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse brown rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2. 2In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains with oil.
4. 4Pour in the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas.
7. 7Remove from heat. Add chopped dill and sliced green onions, stirring to combine.
8. 8Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
9. 9Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10. 10Fluff with a fork before serving, garnishing with additional dill or lemon zest if desired.