4.8 from 15 votes
Greek Lemon Rice Recipe
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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
204 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, divided, generic cooking oil
- 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 lemon juice, freshly squeezed, small
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, curly leaf, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. dill fresh, chopped
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
96mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.