Greek Lemon Rice
A delicious and easy Greek Lemon Rice recipe that blends fluffy rice with zesty lemon and earthy spices, perfect as a side or meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups raw rice (golden sella basmati)
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup brown onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until golden and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the oregano and dill, stirring to combine.
- Introduce the rinsed rice and let it soak up flavors for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Notes
Great for meal prep, holds well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek, lemon rice, vegetarian, easy recipes, side dish, meal prep