Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion finely diced
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon orange zest divided
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir for about 1 minute to lightly toast the grains.
- Pour in the water and fresh orange juice. Then add the salt, dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the orange zest. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with remaining orange zest, and serve warm.
