Description
A flavorful and refreshing Greek Lemon Rice recipe that is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of main dishes. The citrusy lemon flavor combined with aromatic oregano makes this rice dish a standout side.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
Broth:
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Add Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly in the oil.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and Serve: Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Rice, Lemon Rice Recipe, Greek Rice, Side Dish, Citrus Rice