Easy Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Vegan Butter
• 1 whole Yellow Onion
• 1 cup White Rice
• 4 cloves Garlic
• ½ cup Carrots
• ½ tsp Dried Sage
• ½ tsp Dried Thyme
• ½ tsp Dried Rosemary
• 1 ¾ cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 whole Zucchini
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• ¼ cup Fresh Parsley

1. 1Melt the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the rice, garlic, shredded carrots, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Stir frequently and cook until the rice is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
3. 3Pour in the hot vegetable broth and stir to combine. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4Add the zucchini pieces, stir gently to incorporate, cover, and cook on low for 5 more minutes.
5. 5Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
6. 6Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.