Lemon Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. unsalted butter or margarine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 c. long-grain white or brown rice
4 c. chicken stock or chicken broth (can)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and saute stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring for one minute, or until well coated. Add broth, lemon juice, lemon rind, bay leaf, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes for white; 35 to 40 for brown rice).
Remove bay leaf.
Top each serving with slivers of lemon zest or sprinkle with parsley, if desired.