Greek Style Rice Recipe (Greek Pilaf)
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Greek Style Rice Recipe (Greek Pilaf)
Description
Greek Style Rice, or Greek Pilaf, highlights long grain white rice cooked gently with onions, garlic, and dried oregano sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. Zest and juice from fresh lemons, combined with hot vegetable broth, infuse the rice with a distinctive citrus aroma and flavor that lift the dish. The rice is simmered covered on low heat to absorb the broth fully while softening evenly.
After cooking, the dish rests covered to allow the rice to steam thoroughly before finishing with more lemon juice and a fresh herb garnish of chopped oregano and parsley. A drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper finish the dish, offering a light, fluffy texture with fragrant herbal and citrus notes throughout.
This pilaf complements grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or seafood and can serve as a simple, flavorful base for Mediterranean-inspired meals where bright, fresh flavors are desirable.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 lemon plural
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
For garnish
- 3 tablespoon oregano chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion into small chunks then peel and mince the garlic.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan/ deep frying pan (Use one you have a lid for)
- Add in the onions and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes until soft, Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Pour in the rice and stir to coat in the olive and onion mixture.
- Add the zest and juice of one lemon, the dried oregano and then pour in the hot vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Once the time is done, remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
- Once this time is done, remove the lid and squeeze over the juice of the remaining lemon.
- Taste the rice for salt, then garnish with your fresh herbs and finish with extra virgin olive oil and plenty of black pepper and salt if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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