Add the water, olive oil, and seasonings to a small pot. Bring to a boil.
Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the rice.
Pour the boiling liquid over the rice, and quickly spread it around evenly with a fork.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and place in the oven on the center rack.
Bake for exactly 30 minutes, remove from the oven, and immediately remove the foil.
Cut the butter into chunks and drop it all over the top of the rice
Add one tablespoon of the lemon juice, and use a fork to gently incorporate the butter. Be careful to not compact the rice. Use a light touch. See note above.
Add another tablespoon of lemon juice, and continue raking and fluffing the rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze flat in freezer bags for quick meals later on.
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