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Greek Lemon Rice

Greek Lemon Rice

Name: Greek Lemon Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Onion ½; Garlic 1 clove; White rice 1 ½ cups; Chicken broth 1 ¼ cups; Water 1 cup; Lemon zest 1 tsp; Lemon juice 3 - 4 tbsp; Parsley 3 tbsp; Dill 3 tbsp; Kosher Salt; Black pepper

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Ingredients

	1 ½ tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	½ Onion finely diced
	1 clove Garlic minced
	1 ½ cups White rice long-grain, uncooked
	1 ¼ cups Chicken broth
	1 cup Water
	1 tsp Lemon zest
	3 - 4 tbsp Lemon juice from 1 large lemon
	3 tbsp Parsley finely chopped
	3 tbsp Dill finely chopped, or sub with fresh oregano, basil, chives, or mint
	Kosher Salt to taste
	Black pepper to taste

Nutritional information

216

Calories

Fat

39.2g

Carbohydrates

4.8g

Protein

0mg

Cholesterol

361mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Greek Recipes

Ingredients

1 ½ tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin
½ Onion
finely diced
1 clove Garlic
minced
1 ½ cups White rice
long-grain, uncooked
1 ¼ cups Chicken broth
1 cup Water
1 tsp Lemon zest
3 - 4 tbsp Lemon juice
from 1 large lemon
3 tbsp Parsley
finely chopped
3 tbsp Dill
finely chopped, or sub with fresh oregano, basil, chives, or mint
Kosher Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Greek Lemon Rice

For a fresh variation on your go-to rice recipe, try this Greek Lemon Rice. It’s as simple as can be: Sauté the garlic and onions in a little olive oil, then stir in the rice and cook until the grains become translucent, and then cook the rice in a chicken broth. Finally, flavor the dish with lemon juice, zest, and fresh herbs. The combination of bright flavors from lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs makes this rice incredibly delicious. I like it with fresh dill and parsley. It would also be good with soft herbs like oregano, basil, chives, or mint.

This simple side goes well with just about anything. But you might pair it with sheet-pan chicken or Greek meatballs with homemade tzatziki sauce for a rewarding dinner. Enjoy!

To make the Greek Lemon Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Greek Lemon Rice

Steps to make Greek Lemon Rice

1	Saute onions and garlic	6
Heat oil over medium heat In a large saucepan, heat 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and add ½ finely diced onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 5 minutes or until translucent.
2	Add rice	2
Add 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice and stir until the rice becomes mostly translucent.
3	Add chicken broth and water	1
Add 1 ¼ cups chicken broth and 1 cup water and stir.
4	Cook	17
Place the lid on, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 12 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
5	Steam	10
Once the rice is ready, remove the pot from the stove. Let the rice steam with the lid on for 10 minutes.
6	Add lemon zest, juice, herbs, and salt and black pepper	1
Remove the lid and stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill, and salt and black pepper to taste.
7	Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature.

This Greek Lemon Rice, aka pilaf, is a delicious side dish that feels extra special. Flavored with citrus and fresh herbs, it’s a great alternative to basic stovetop rice. Try out this easy recipe and share your feedback in the comments!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.