Lemon Vegetable Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 small yellow onion
1 medium carrot
3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 lemons
4 scallions
mint (optional) or parsley (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in pot over low heat.
Dice carrot and onion about 1/4 inch.
Add to pot and saute 10 minutes.
Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finely zest and juice both lemons.
Bring water, zest and lemon juice to a boil in same pot.
Stir in rice, reduce heat and simmer covered until water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes, fluff. Sprinkle with parlsey or mint and chopped scallions.