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Greek Lemon Rice

Zesty Greek Lemon Rice: A Flavorful Side for Any Meal

A delightful and quick Greek Lemon Rice that enhances any meal with its zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice can substitute with basmati or jasmine
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice & Zest fresh is best
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
For the Freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped, add just before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill chopped, add just before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano chopped, add just before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in long-grain rice, ensuring each grain is well-coated with the flavored oil. Toast it for about 1-2 minutes until the edges become slightly golden.
  3. Pour in your broth (either vegetable or chicken), and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
  4. Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, along with your chopped herbs.
  5. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with extra parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, or crumbled feta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Opt for fresh lemon juice and herbs to achieve the brightest flavor. Rinse the rice before cooking to prevent stickiness.

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