Description
A light and flavorful Greek Lemon Rice dish, perfect as a side for grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat it in the oil and onions for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve!
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek, rice, lemon, vegetarian, side dish