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Greek Rice

This Greek rice recipe just needs about 5 minutes of hands on time and it turns out so fresh and flavorful, thanks to the lemon and fresh herbs. We serve this up often and it's a huge hit with my family.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • ½ medium onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, add the rice, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the rice is lightly golden at the tips and the onions have softened.
  3. Add the chicken broth and Greek seasoning to the pot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes over medium low heat.
  4. Turn off the heat and let the pan set, covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid from the pan and fluff rice with a fork.
  6. Use a microplane grater to zest the lemon and add to the rice. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the lemon juice into the rice. Add the parsley and stir.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe is easily halved, but we like having the leftovers on hand to pull out on busy nights. 
  • Fresh or dried dill is also delicious stirred in with the parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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