Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme

Ingredients

• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Kosher salt
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice
• zest of one lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil