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Greek Lemon Rice
Our Greek Lemon Rice is tart and creamy, the perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or vegetables. The fresh herbs and lemon zest at the end of cooking time make this fragrant, fluffy, buttery rice a pure comfort.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 404 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion medium size, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups stock vegetable or chicken
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 lemons
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel one of the lemons and zest the other.
- Place a skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot.
- Add the onions and as much lemon peel as you like, lower the heat to medium. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened.
- Add the dried oregano and a generous pinch of salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, then turn the heat back up to high and add the rice. Stir and sauté until translucent.
- Add the wine and turn down the heat to low. Cook until the wine evaporates, then add the stock.
- Stir the rice, cover it, and lower the heat to low.
- In about 15 minutes, check the rice. It should be cooked but still firm and not mushy. Remove from heat. Add the butter and stir to incorporate. Add the lemon zest and gradually add lemon juice, tasting occasionally to ensure it is lemony but not too bitter.
- Add the chopped dill, sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir and serve immediately. Garnish with more fresh dill and lemon wedges if desired.
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Notes
- The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.
- Skip the wine if alcohol is not desired.
- Use any type of rice you like. Be mindful of different cooking times.
Nutrition Information
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
744IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.