Greek Lemon Rice

Greek Lemon Rice

from recipetineats.com
50 min

This lemon rice pilaf is so delicious, you can eat it plain! Loaded with bright zesty flavours from lemon juice and layers of extra flavour from garlic, onion and chicken broth.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin oil (or butter)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped (white, brown, yellow)
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked (Note 1)
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large lemon (1 tsp zest + 3 - 4 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped dill (or sub with parsley, oregano, basil chives, mint)
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

  2. 2

    Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or small pot.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until translucent and sweet.

  4. 4

    Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.

  5. 5

    Add broth and water. Place lid on, bring to simmer then turn heat down to low.

  6. 6

    Cook for 12 minutes or until water is evaporated.

  7. 7

    Remove from from stove and rest for 10 minutes (keep the lid on).

  8. 8

    Remove lid. stir through lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Lovey served warm or at room temperature.