Lemon rice

Wow.  You know that moment when you want a rice dish but don't want just rice?  Let me introduce you to lemon rice.  It. Is. Bomb.  As in good.  As in every time I make it, I've forgotten just how good it is.  Below are are my steps but as always, feel free to make it your own with flavor enhancements….

2 T butter
2 T olive oil

Let butter and olive oil melt together over medium heat.  Into the oil mixture add

1 shallot, chopped.

Sautee the shallot and add the zest of one (1) lemon.  When shallot is soft, add 1 (one) cup of rice, tossing in the mixture to pick up the flavor.  Add the juice of the zested lemon (or a white wine).

Add 2 cups broth (veggie or chicken would work best because of the light flavor from the lemon), bring to boil, reduce heat, and cook to your preferred rice texture.  You can finish with thyme (or other lemony herbs) if you have FRESH on hand.

Voila.  No pictures for this because rice on a plate looks boring.  :/