A delicious and tangy rice dish with a touch of Greek flavor, perfect as a side dish or a main course. This recipe is easy to make and brings a burst of lemony freshness to your meal.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 480 milliliters chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60 milliliters lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 240 grams white rice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add the white rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the oil.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy your Greek Lemon Rice.