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Greek Lemon Rice

Greek Lemon Rice

This Greek Lemon Rice pilaf is a delightful dish bursting with zesty lemon flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • small pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoon extra virgin oil (or butter)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 onion finely chopped onion (white, brown, yellow)
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1.25 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large lemon (1 teaspoon zest + 3 – 4 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoon finely chopped dill (or sub with parsley, oregano, basil chives, mint)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or small pot.
  • Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent and sweet.
  • Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.
  • Add broth and water. Place lid on, bring to simmer then turn heat down to low.
  • Cook for 12 minutes or until water is evaporated.
  • Remove from stove and rest for 10 minutes (keep the lid on).
  • Remove lid. Stir through lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Lovely served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Long grain is the best for this but it will also work with medium and short grain rice. It will also work with basmati and jasmine rice. Do not use risotto or paella rice. With brown rice, top up water and cook for longer per packet directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 153gCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 39.2gProtein: 4.8gFat: 4.1gSaturated Fat: 0.6gSodium: 361mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.1mg
Keyword easy recipe, Greek Lemon Rice, rice pilaf, sides, vegetarian, zesty
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