Gingered Pear Rice

I was looking for a way to make a side of rice more interesting, and the entree used pear, so decided to jazz up the rice with that flavour profile.

• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp pear, diced small
• 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 C white rice (not instant)
• 1 1/3 C chicken broth or water

1.  In small saucepan, cook garlic in oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add pear, lemon juice, ginger, and pepper, and cook until pear is slightly softened, stirring constantly.
2.  Add rice and water, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.  Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.  Fluff with a fork.
3.  Sprinkle with diced green onions just before serving, if desired.

Robyn's notes: this worked out well, but it wasn't a very strong flavour.  Served with Curried-Pear Chicken. 

*** 3 Stars: Good. At least one of us liked this enough for me to make it again, but not often