lemon and pine-nut rice

-1c. long grain white rice-coarse salt and pepper

-1/4c. toasted pine nuts

-1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

-1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. add rice, season with salt and pepper and return to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover and cook just until tender, 15-17 minutes. remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

2. toss rice with nuts, oil, zest and juice, and fluff gently with a fork.