Lemon Dill Rice

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons dill seed
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and rice; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Stir in the water and lemon juice, and season with salt and dill seed. Bring to a boil. Pour the rice mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish.

Bake for 1 hour, covered, in the preheated oven. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.