Lemon Rice With Scallions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chicken broth, canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, slightly crushed
1 cup long grain rice, not instant
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or dill)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
ground pepper
1 bunch scallion, cut into 1 \" pieces
paprika

Preparation

Heat broth, salt, and garlic in a heavy saucepan to boiling.
Stir in rice, cover, and simmer until liquid is gone; about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and mix in the zest of one whole lemon and let stand for 5 minutes.
Gently stir in butter and parsley (or dill).
Season with pepper to taste and place in a serving bowl.
Sprinkle scallions over top of rice and sprinkle with paprika if desired.