Easy Lemon Rice

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white basmati rice*
2-3 tsp lemon zest
1 ¼ cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 pinch ground turmeric (optional for color)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but still light in color.
Stir in basmati rice and lemon zest. Sauté for 1 more minute.
Add the water, lemon juice, salt, and optional turmeric. Stir well, turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for a minute or so before fluffing with a fork and serving. If the rice is slightly too …