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Lemon Rice Salad
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Lemon Rice Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shallots slice thin
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 cup cup long grain rice rinsed well
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice of 1/2 one small lemon
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Saute shallots in 2 Tablespoons olive oil until soft but not browned. Add uncooked rice to the pan, saute 2 -3 minutes stirring continuously. Add chicken broth to the pan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat , simmer covered about 15 minutes or until all stock is absorbed into the rice. Remove from the heat, let stand covered 5 minutes.
  • Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the rice from the pan into a bowl to cool completely.
  • Add the lemon zest, juice, herbs,garlic, onion, red pepper, Parmesan cheese and the one remaining Tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl.Gently stir to combine. Serve, refrigerate any leftovers covered.