greek lemon rice

Best Greek lemon rice recipe! Loads of flavor from onions, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Be sure to check out the notes for tips and ideas for what to serve it with.

Greek Lemon Rice Recipe

long grain rice (uncooked)

Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil

yellow onion, chopped (just over 1 cup chopped onions)

garlic clove,

orzo pasta

lemons, juice of (PLUS zest of 1 lemon)

broth

salt

parsley

tsp dill weed (dry dill)

Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.

Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking.  Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.

Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)

Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.

Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!

I tried this last night, not sure I used the right rice (Jasmine) as it came out overcooked. Going to try again and halve the cooking time to see what happens. For the record, even overcooked, it was tasty!

I didn’t have the orzo and it turned out just perfect without it. It was an amazing and simple dish.

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I love the soak technique! The texture of the rice is PERFECT. Im not making rice any other way again. The flavors are also on point! I literally couldnt stop "taste testing"

I made this with your 'Easy Baked Fish with Garlic and Basil' and together it was one of the best meals I've ever made.  Will definitely be on my monthly meal rotation :)  Can't wait to try your other recipes.  A+++++

This dish is delish! I made it with Jasmine rice. Thanks, Suzy!

This was delicious! I added chick peas.
thank you!

I used whole grain brown rice. It was awesome! Just need to make sure that you wash it and then soak it for 20 minutes :) Also found that it was better to salt to taste after it was made. And then if you let it refrigerate overnight, the flavors melded perfectly!!

Tastes and smells like pilaf, like my grandmother made.
I put more lemon in and more garlic and added pine nuts.

I served this with the baked cod with lemon and garlic. It was absolutely amazing. Thank you for this recipe. Greetings !

Love love love this and your recipe for scallops! Perfect and so darn easy! 

Thank you.

Bright and zesty Greek Lemon Rice is super tasty and so easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can turn a pantry staple into a flavorful side dish for your favorite meals!

Greek Lemon Rice

long grain white rice

butter

chicken broth

lemon juice

turmeric

herbs (optional (dill is my favorite!))

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.

Stir in rice for 1 minute, then stir in turmeric.

Stir in the broth, lemon juice, and salt and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a high simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice throughout. Fluff with a fork, stir in fresh herbs if desired, and serve.

Delicious Greek Rice that&#39;s so easy to make and pairs beautifully with lots of Mediterranean favorites like my Chicken Gyros or Chicken Souvlaki! This easy side dish is flavor-packed with onions, garlic, lots of fresh herbs and lemon juice!

Greek Rice

olive oil (extra virgin)

onion (finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

rice (washed well)

chicken broth (low sodium,

lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

salt (or

black pepper (freshly ground)

parsley (chopped)

dill (chopped)

Cook onion and garlic:

Cook onion and garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.

Sauté rice with onion and garlic:

Sauté rice with onion and garlic: Add the rice and cook (without liquid) until the rice turns almost translucent.

Cook the rice:

Cook the rice: Add the broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the saucepan. Cover the pan with lid and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is done, the liquid should be fully absorbed. Remove the rice from heat and leave it covered, undisturbed for 10 minutes.

Finish with fresh herbs:

Finish with fresh herbs: Uncover the saucepan and stir in the parsley and dill. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.

This Greek lemon rice is ready in 30 minutes. The lemon and garlic add a lot of flavor to this Greek-inspired dish, which can be served on the side or as the main meal!

Basmati rice

olive oil

onion (finely diced)

tsp Kosher salt

lemons (juice of)

water

Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat some olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic ad cook for a minute.

Add the rice and sauté for a minute. Season with salt and add the lemon juice and water.

Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn the heat off and keep the lid on. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Fluff with a fork and serve. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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This Greek lemon rice recipe is ready in 30 minutes. The lemon and garlic add a lot of flavor to this Greek rice which can be served as a side dish but you might just want to have it on its own!

Fluffy, savory, lemony, and perfect for leveling up your favorite grain: Greek-Inspired Lemon Rice! Just 1 pot, 5 ingredients, and 25 minutes required for this easy vegan side perfect with Mediterranean-inspired mains.

Easy Lemon Rice (Greek-Inspired)

garlic,

dry white basmati rice*

lemon

lemon juice ((freshly squeezed))

tsp sea salt

turmeric ((optional for color))

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but still light in color.

Stir in basmati rice and lemon zest. Sauté for 1 more minute.

Add the water, lemon juice, salt, and optional turmeric. Stir well, turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for a minute or so before fluffing with a fork and serving. If the rice is slightly too toothsome, simply place the lid back on top of the pot and let it rest for 5-10 more minutes — the steam should fully cook it! It’s delicious served with Mediterranean-inspired dishes including falafel, hummus, grilled veggies, bowls, and more.

Store leftover rice in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little oil or water until warm.

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