Description
This Greek Lemon Rice recipe is a flavorful and fragrant dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the savory goodness of rice. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
Other Ingredients:
- Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 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)
- Pinch of 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. Add rice and coat.
- Add Liquid: Stir in lemon juice and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon zest. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Washing and soaking the rice helps remove excess starch.
- Let the rice stand covered after cooking to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
