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Greek Lemon Rice Recipe

Greek Lemon Rice Recipe

This Greek Lemon Rice Recipe brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table. The dish combines fluffy rice with bright lemon flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Sharp knife for chopping
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and cook until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic for one minute.
  • Add rice and stir for two minutes.
  • Pour in broth and bring to boil.
  • Add lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and cover the pan tightly.
  • Simmer for eighteen minutes without lifting lid.
  • Remove from heat and let stand five minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork and add dill.

Notes

  1. Use long-grain rice for best texture results always.
  2. Don't lift the lid while rice is cooking.
  3. Fresh lemon juice tastes better than bottled versions.
  4. Let rice rest before fluffing for perfect grains.
  5. Add fresh herbs just before serving the dish.
Keyword Greek Lemon Rice Recipe