Greek Lemon Rice

This Greek Lemon Rice is a flavorful dish made with rice, lemon, and herbs, perfect as a side or a main meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Resting Time 10

Total Time 37

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Servings servings

Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat in 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.
Lovely served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Long grain is best for this recipe but it will also work with medium and short grain rice. Can also use basmati and jasmine rice. Do not use risotto or paella rice. With brown rice, top up water and cook 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: 50mgIron: 3.1mg

Keyword Comfort Food, Greek Lemon Rice, Herbed Rice, Lemon Rice, Mediterranean, rice