Description
This Greek Lemon Rice is a bright and zesty side dish, perfect for complementing any meal with its aromatic flavors and comforting nature. It's an easy recipe that can be adapted for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Long-grain White Rice
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3 cups Chicken Broth
1 large Lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the long-grain rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and toast for 2-3 minutes
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Adjust seasonings as needed before serving
Notes
Rinsing rice is essential for non-sticky, fluffy results.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Consider adding toasted pine nuts or feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg