Rice with Carrot, Lemon, Onion and Mint

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 1  onion diced
• 1  carrots diced
• 1 Tbsp garlic minced
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 3.5 cups water 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
• 2 Tbsp juice of lemon 
• 1.5 cup rice long grain (make sure that you are using rice)
• 4  scallions thinly sliced
• 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized, thick-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and carrots and cook 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown.
3. Add the garlic, cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the water, lemon zest and juice and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice absorbs the liquid and is tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove to a bowl, add the scallions and mint, and fluff with a fork.