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Greek lemon rice

Greek Lemon Rice

A bright and flavorful Greek lemon rice recipe, perfect as a side dish or a light main.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • 3 cup Vegetable 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
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 0.5 medium Lemon zested, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • Stir in the Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until the edges of the grains look slightly translucent.
    1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and lemon juice. Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
    1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in most of the chopped parsley and lemon zest.
    1.5 cup Arborio rice
  • Serve hot, garnished with remaining parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

This lemon rice is delicious served with grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.