Grains, Sides
June 12, 2021
¼ cup oil
2 cups brown or white rice, soaked for 2 hours and drained
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 fresh garlic clove, finely chopped
4½ cups vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ to ½ cup lime juice (optional)
1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.
2.In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice, stir fre-quently and toast it until slightly golden.
3.Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and onion is clear.
4.Add broth and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover and cook until rice is fluffy and all the broth has been absorbed.
5.If using lime juice drizzle some on top of the cooked rice and toss to mix. Serve warm as accompaniment to a main dish or on its own.