Greek Lemon Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    114 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Greek Lemon Rice

Complete your Mediterranean dinner with Greek Lemon Rice—a vibrant side dish made with turmeric, dill, and a refreshing blast of lemon.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Dill and parsley finely chopped
  • sliced lemon for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or pot, melt the butter over med-high heat. Stir in the rice and warm for 1 minute.
  2. Season the rice with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot or skillet. Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork.
  4. Stir in the finely chopped dill and parsley, then garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon (and juice) instead of store-bought, pre-packaged juice, which more than likely contains unwanted (and unnecessary) ingredients.
  • To up the citrus ante, stir in some lemon zest before serving.
  • Rinse the rice with cold water to remove the excess starch and make the rice less sticky.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 242mg (10%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 242mg 10%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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