Turmeric Rice and Veggie Saute

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati white rice; (soaked for at least 4 hrs, rinsed well)
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 tablespoon Simply Ghee; (use more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; (add more or less to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon Redmond's Real Salt; (use more or less to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon roasted sunflower seeds; (optional)
• 4 medium carrots; (peeled and sliced)
• 1 red, yellow, or green bell pepper; (remove seeds and white pith)
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus; (cut into 1' pieces)
• 1 cup mushrooms; (sliced thinly)
• 1 medium shallot; (finely chopped )
• 2 garlic cloves; (minced or finely diced )
• 1 tablespoon Simply Ghee
• 1/4 cup chicken stock; (scant 1/4 cup)
• 3/4 tablespoon Italian seasonings; (grind them to release flavor)
• good salt and pepper to taste
• fresh squeezed lemon to taste