Lemon Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 cups converted rice
3 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 lemon, zest of, minced
1 lemon, juice of

Preparation

Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.