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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Brown Basmati Rice with Lemon

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats		Grains, Side dish	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Oil (opt)*
2		Shallots
2		Garlic; minced
2	tb	Juice; lemon
1	tb	Zest; lemon
1	tb	Parsley; minced
1/2	ts	Sugar
		Salt
		Pepper
1 1/2	c	Broth, chicken or veg
3/4	c	Rice, brown, basmati

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute shallots and garlic for 3 min.  Add seasonings to taste. Stir in
broth, bring to boil. Add rice, reduce heat to med-low. Cover and simmer
35-45 minutes till broth is absorbed.
Remove from heat, fluff lightly with fork and keep covered till serving
time.
*Have never used the oil, just sauted in sprayed nonstick pan.
I've always made this in my rice cooker with adjustments but
this is the recipe from  Low-Fat Living by Robert Cooper.
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by nar@cris.com on Nov 16, 1998

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