Lemon Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 c. minced onion
3 c. long grain white rice
3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon peel
3/4 tsp. ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt. Makes 6 servings.