Description
Zesty Greek lemon rice brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with tangy, herbal notes. Fluffy grains infused with fresh dill and bright citrus create a simple yet sublime side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon
Aromatics and Herbs:
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Cooking Fat:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a generously sized saucepan over moderate temperature, creating a fragrant cooking environment.
- Introduce uncooked rice, finely chopped onions, and minced garlic into the heated oil, gently stirring until rice develops delicate golden edges and onions become translucent.
- Pour chicken broth and authentic Greek seasoning into the pan, thoroughly mixing ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Elevate the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pan with a tight-fitting lid and allowing the rice to cook undisturbed for approximately 15 minutes.
- After cooking time concludes, remove the pan from heat source and let it rest, lid secured, for an additional 10 minutes to complete the steaming process.
- Carefully lift the lid and use a fork to delicately separate and fluff the rice grains, creating a light, airy texture.
- Utilize a microplane to carefully zest the lemon, sprinkling the aromatic zest directly into the rice mixture.
- Slice the lemon in half and squeeze fresh juice over the rice, allowing citrus notes to permeate the dish.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley throughout the rice, gently folding to integrate the vibrant herb.
- Transfer the fragrant rice to a serving dish and present immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Infuse your rice with authentic Greek flavors using simple ingredients that transform an ordinary side dish into a zesty, aromatic experience.
- Quick-cooking method ensures perfectly fluffy rice with golden edges and tender onions, creating a delightful texture in every bite.
- Toast the rice before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent clumping, a key technique for achieving restaurant-quality results.
- Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten the entire dish, adding a vibrant citrusy note that cuts through the richness of the chicken broth.
- Greek seasoning is the secret weapon that brings Mediterranean warmth and depth, turning basic rice into a memorable side dish.
- Letting the rice rest after cooking allows steam to redistribute, guaranteeing each grain is evenly cooked and perfectly tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg