Lemon & Herb Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup brown basmati rice
    1 cup vegetarian chicken broth
    3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
    1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
    1 teaspoon marjoram
Preparation
    In saucepan, bring broth & lemon juice to simmer.
    In heavy skillet heat oil. Add garlic and cook until softened.
    Add rice & stir, cooking 1-2 minutes.
    Add broth, salt & pepper and bring to boil.
    Lower heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed & rice is soft. (Note: Rice may take more or less time depending on temperature, so check periodically until done).
    Remove from heat, stir in herbs & lemon zest. Add additional salt & pepper if desired.

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