Greek Lemon Rice

Greek Lemon Rice

from recipetineats.com
10 min
10 mins

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.