Greek Lemon Rice

This Greek Lemon Rice is a zesty and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side. Loaded with garlic, onion, and chicken broth, it's delightful either warm or at room temperature.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Sides

Cuisine Greek

Servings servings

Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan
Small pot

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin oil (or butter)
1 clove garlic minced
½ onion chopped (white, brown, yellow)
1 ½ cups long grain white rice uncooked
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 large lemon (1 teaspoon zest + 3 - 4 tablespoon lemon juice)
3 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
3 tablespoon dill finely chopped (or sub with parsley, oregano, basil, chives, mint)
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat in a 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.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Long grain is the best for this but it will also work with medium and short grain rice, as well as 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: 50mg

Keyword Citrus Rice, Greek Lemon Rice, Lemon Rice Pilaf, Rice Sides, Vegetarian Rice, Zesty Rice