Description
A bright and flavorful Greek lemon rice pilaf made with tender rice, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs—perfect as a light and refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and mix well to coat it with the oil and aromatics.
- Pour in the broth, then add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy rice.
- Add toasted nuts for extra texture.
- Stir in butter at the end for a richer flavor.
- Fresh herbs like dill or oregano can enhance Mediterranean flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
