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Lemon Beet Rice

This rice preparation is extremely easy to make. It is also very healthy. It may be used as a main dish or as a side dish.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup uncooked rice
2. Fresh squeezed juice from 1 medium sized lemon
3. 1 cup cooked beet root, cut into small cubes
    1 yellow sweet bell pepper cut into small pieces
4. 1 cup onion cut into small pieces
    2 dessert spoons of fresh grated ginger
    1 dessert spoon crushed garlic

Cooking Instructions:

Cook the rice according to package instructions. When it is half cooked, add the lemon juice to the rice and salt to taste. When the rice is cooked, set aside. Do not overcook.

Sauté the onion, ginger and garlic in 2 dessert spoon butter. (You may replace the butter for olive oil if you prefer). When the onion starts to get transparent, add bell pepper and beet root pieces and cook for another minute or till the contents are dry. Add this to the rice and mix well. You may decorate the rice with a sprig of parsley and cilantro prior to serving if you wish. Serve hot with a side dish or alone.