Description
Savory lemon and herb Greek rice brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Mediterranean herbs and zesty citrus combine for a simple, delightful side dish you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) long grain white rice
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
- 2 tbsps minced parsley
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium temperature, then introduce uncooked rice, onions, and garlic. Stir continuously until rice turns golden and onions become translucent.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken broth and Greek seasoning into the pan, thoroughly mixing to create a uniform flavor profile. Bring mixture to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cooking Cycle: Cover pan with a tight lid and allow rice to cook undisturbed for 15-20 minutes on low-medium heat, enabling complete liquid absorption.
- Resting Phase: Remove pan from heat and let it rest, lid secured, for an additional 10 minutes to ensure optimal texture and moisture distribution.
- Flavor Enhancement: Uncover and fluff rice with a fork, then grate fresh lemon zest directly over the grains. Squeeze lemon juice and fold in chopped parsley, distributing herbs and citrus notes evenly.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the aromatic rice to serving dishes, presenting immediately while warm to showcase the vibrant Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Notes
- Optimize Rice Toasting: Stirring rice in oil until golden creates a nutty flavor and prevents clumping, ensuring each grain remains separate and aromatic.
- Liquid-to-Rice Ratio: Use precise measurements of broth to rice for perfectly cooked, fluffy texture without becoming soggy or dry.
- Resting Period Matters: Letting rice sit covered after cooking allows steam to redistribute, resulting in tender, evenly moistened grains.
- Zest Before Juicing: Grate lemon zest first to capture maximum essential oils, then juice the same lemon for bright, intense citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg