Description
A refreshing and flavor-packed side dish made with rice, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent. This usually takes around 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains in the oil and onions. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
For best results, allow the rice to rest covered after cooking for fluffy grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek, lemon rice, side dish, vegetarian, easy recipes