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Greek Lemon Rice Recipe
This Greek lemon rice is ready in 30 minutes. The lemon and garlic add a lot of flavor to this Greek-inspired dish, which can be served on the side or as the main meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 lemons juice of
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat some olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic ad cook for a minute.
- Add the rice and sauté for a minute. Season with salt and add the lemon juice and water.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn the heat off and keep the lid on. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
- Fluff with a fork and serve. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, transfer the cooked rice to a container or freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight or heat in a pan over medium heat until warm.
- You can serve this side dish with the following main dishes:
- Chicken: Greek grilled chicken, zaatar chicken, Greek chicken and potatoes and Mediterranean garlic chicken. Beef and lamb: Soutzoukakia, kofta kebab and shish kabob. Seafood: Sautéed shrimp, garlic lemon tilapia, pan seared salmon, parmesan baked cod and shrimp kabobs.
- Chicken: Greek grilled chicken, zaatar chicken, Greek chicken and potatoes and Mediterranean garlic chicken.
- Beef and lamb: Soutzoukakia, kofta kebab and shish kabob.
- Seafood: Sautéed shrimp, garlic lemon tilapia, pan seared salmon, parmesan baked cod and shrimp kabobs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.