Lemon Saffron Rice

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked rice
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 ounces vegetable stock
1 cup green peas
2-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Soak saffron in the boiling water and allow to sit until saffron releases color and aroma.

Add oil to pan. Add onion and bell pepper. Add garlic.

Add saffron water, rice, oregano, salt, paprika, pepper, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

Remove from heat and add. Stir in peas and lemon juice.