Description
This Greek Lemon Rice is bright, aromatic, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and fragrant herbs, it makes the perfect side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or a light vegetarian meal. Simple yet flavorful, this dish brings a fresh twist to classic rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with the oil and onion mixture. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold in the chopped parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish or a light main course.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a small pat of butter or a drizzle of extra olive oil before serving.
- Swap vegetable broth for chicken broth if you prefer a non-vegetarian version with a deeper flavor.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste add more for a tangier kick.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg (varies with broth)
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Rice, Lemon Herb Rice, Mediterranean Rice, Easy Greek Rice, Greek Side Dish