Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1½ cups Natural Life jasmine rice
• 1 tsp Natural Life garlic powder
• 1 tsp Natural Life onion powder
• ½ tsp Natural Life dried thyme
• ½ tsp Natural Life oregano
• ¾ tsp Natural Life salt
• ½ tsp Natural Life black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1½ cups water
• 1 tsp lemon zest & 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

• In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and stir continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes.
• Add the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, vegetable stock, water, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Increase the heat until it comes to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and let it simmer.
• Cook for 12–15 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
• Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.