Description
Looking for a delicious side dish? Try this flavorful Greek Lemon Rice Recipe today! Discover how to make this tasty dish at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1 Preparation: Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. This ensures your rice comes out fluffy and not sticky.
- Step 2 Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Step 3 Toast the Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the oil and take on a slightly nutty flavor.
- Step 4 Add Liquid and Lemon: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Step 5 Cook the Rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Step 6 Fluff and Garnish: Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped fresh herbs. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg