Lemon Rice

Name: Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 3/4 cups long-grain rice, uncooked; 3 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Gooseberry Patch Backyard Gatherings."

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photo by Boomette

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 ³⁄₄ cups long-grain rice, uncooked
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
Stir/saute onion and mushrooms until tender.
Add in rice; saute for 1 minute.
Pour in hot water, lemon rind, and oregano.
Put the lid on the skillet and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat; add lemon juice and fluff before serving; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Reviews

The mushrooms in this rice are a great addition. But we would have like more in the rice. So next time I may use the 8 ounces package. I used 1/2 tsp of dried oregano cause I didn't have fresh. The lemon taste is great. But still it needed something more, maybe garlic.

Boomette