Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped

1 lemon, zested

1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon coarse salt

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Chef notes

Lemon zest and fresh mint make this rice bright and flavorful. It's great alongside rich, creamy dishes and simple grilled proteins.

Preparation

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in rice, and allow to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain rice into a strainer, and rinse with cold water until cool.

Heat one teaspoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes.

Transfer rice and cooked onion to a bowl, and toss with mint, lemon zest, parsley, salt, lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

Lemon Rice