Greek Lemon Rice Recipe

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A wooden spoon is used to serve Greek lemon rice.

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Spice up your rice game with our Greek Lemon Rice recipe! Bursting with fresh lemon, dill, parsley, and garlic flavors, this dish will turn your ordinary rice into a Mediterranean delight. Plus, our simple tricks ensure perfectly fluffy rice every time in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive, divided
½ sweet onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 ½ cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup basmati rice or long grain white rice
¾-1 tsp. salt to taste
1 small lemon juice, freshly squeezed
¼ cup chopped parsley fresh, curly leaf
1 Tbsp. chopped dill fresh

Instructions

Rinse Rice: Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for 1-2 minutes, or until the water runs clear. Let drain completely.
1 cup basmati rice
Sauté Onion: Add oil and diced onion to a medium-sized pot over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Add minced garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.
2 Tbsp. oil, ½ sweet onion, 3 cloves garlic
Boil and Simmer Rice: Pour in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any bits that are stuck, and add in the rice and salt. Give it a good stir, and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
1 ½ cups vegetable broth, ¾-1 tsp. salt, 1 cup basmati rice
Mix in Herbs and Lemon Juice: Once cooked, turn off heat and add remaining tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, and chopped parsley and dill. Mix until just combined. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of additional parsley and black pepper. Enjoy!
1 small lemon, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp. chopped dill

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Notes

Prep-Ahead Instructions:

This rice is best if made just before serving. You chop the fresh herbs if you want to get ahead the day before.

Storage Directions:

Keep leftover Greek rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. This freezes great in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 4-6 months. Either warm up this rice in the microwave, or add to a skillet with a little oil and water.

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