Description
Flavorful Greek Lemon Rice is a vibrant and zesty side dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. This easy-to-follow recipe combines aromatic garlic, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant herbs to create a delightful accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the long-grain rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable or chicken broth over medium heat until it simmers.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Carefully pour in the hot broth along with lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 15-18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use homemade vegetable or chicken broth. Customize by adding vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.