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.

Greek Vegetarian Online Only prep5 mins cook20 mins total time35 mins servings6 ⨯ ½ cup calories125 addedSeptember 2021

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• ¼ medium onion minced
• 2 garlic minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• (optional) 1 teaspoon fresh or dried dill

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 half the lemon juice into the rice. Add the parsley and stir.

Nutrition

calories125 total fat1g saturated fat1g total carbohydrates26g dietary fiber1g sugars1g protein3g sodium289mg potassium121mg