Greek Lemon Rice
A flavorful and zesty Greek lemon rice, perfect as a side dish or a light main.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Arborio rice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
This lemon rice is delicious served with grilled meats or fish, or as a light vegetarian main course.