Greek Lemon Rice: Easy Comfort Food to Brighten Your Day
A refreshing and zesty dish that combines rice with lemon and herbs, perfect as a side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Pour in vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in lemon zest and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic or onion during the sauté process.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste based on your preference for tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg