Description
This Greek Lemon Rice recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of Mediterranean-inspired mains. The combination of zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice makes it a delightful side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
Seasonings:
- Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (just over 1 cup chopped onions)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 lemons, juice of (PLUS zest of 1 lemon)
- 2 cups low sodium broth (chicken or vegetable broth will work)
- Pinch salt
- Large handful chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dill weed (dry dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Wash rice well and soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Sauté Onion and Orzo: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onions, garlic, and orzo until fragrant. Add rice and coat.
- Cook the Rice: Pour in lemon juice and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from heat, let sit covered for 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon zest. Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Washing and soaking the rice helps remove excess starch for non-sticky rice.
- Letting the rice rest covered after cooking preserves its texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
