Description
This Greek Lemon Rice is a flavorful and aromatic side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. The combination of zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice makes it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: crumbled feta or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- Sauté aromatics: In a saucepan, heat olive oil, sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Toast the rice: Add rice to the pan, toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Pour in broth, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15–18 minutes.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, stir in parsley, garnish with feta or dill, and serve.
Notes
- This rice complements grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
- For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and skip the cheese garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
