Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth, undiluted

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup Arborio rice, uncooked

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

3 Tablespoons lemon juice

Lemon slice (optional)

Preparation

  1. Pour broth into a saucepan; place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, and keep warm. (Do not boil).

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add rice, stirring well. Add 1/2 cup simmering; broth to rice mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Repeat procedure, adding 1/2 cup broth at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (about 30 minutes). (Rice will be tender and have a creamy consistency.

  3. Stir in lemon rind and lemon juice. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired. Serve immediately.