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Easy Greek Lemon Rice Dinner

Zesty Easy Greek Lemon Rice for Your Perfect Dinner Night

This Easy Greek Lemon Rice is a quick, vibrant side dish that elevates any dinner with its fluffy texture and zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Basmati or jasmine works best.
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Substitute with water for lighter option.
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Opt for high-quality extra-virgin.
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh minced.
For the Flavor
  • 1 piece zest of lemon Imparts fragrance without tartness.
  • 2 tablespoons juice of lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Substitute for fresh dill if desired.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste black pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the rinsed rice and toast slightly for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  5. Pour in 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, stirring well, and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from heat, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Rinse the rice until the water is clear to ensure fluffy grains. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking to retain steam.

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