Greek Lemon Rice
A delightful side dish with bright and zesty flavors, perfect for complementing grilled proteins or as a refreshing salad base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the rice and toast it for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the water or chicken broth, then add salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider toasting the rice longer or adding a bay leaf. Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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