Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped, red onion will also work)
- 1 cup basmati rice (soaked and drained or thoroughly washed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp organic lemon zest
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian/vegan version)
- 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch turmeric (optional but required if you want the bright yellow color in the picture)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for serving)
- Extra lemon juice (optional, for serving)