Description
This Greek Lemon Rice is a flavorful and aromatic side dish that perfectly complements a variety of main courses. With a refreshing citrus kick from lemon juice and zest, this dish is easy to make and adds a Mediterranean touch to your meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rinsed rice, pour in broth, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15–18 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Let rice sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, stir in parsley and dill. Serve warm.
Notes
- This rice pairs well with grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest before serving.
- Brown rice can be substituted with adjusted cooking time and liquid.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
