Authentic Greek Lemon Rice-Rizi Lemonato

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the olive oil over over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent for about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the rice and continue heating stirring the rice until it begins to turn golden about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add the broth, cover and lower the heat until you have a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes (this depends on what kind of rice you used), rice should be cooked, and most of the liquid absorbed.
4. 4
   Turn off the heat and keep the rice covered for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Add lemon juice and fresh ground pepper and fluff up with a fork.
6. 6
   Add salt to taste.
7. 7
   Optionally add chopped parsley and lemon zest.
8. 8
   Serve warm or at room temperature.