Greek Lemon Rice
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!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed (see note)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼-⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs optional (dill is my favorite!)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Stir in rinsed 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.
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Notes
Long grain rice: When using long grain white rice it's always a good idea to rinse the rice first as it helps to achieve fluffy (not sticky) rice. Pour the rice into a fine-mesh strainer in the sink and give it a rinse for about 30 seconds or so to get rid of some of the starches that can cause rice to stick together.
Basmati rice: I love this recipe made with basmati rice. Not quite as "Greek" this way but so delicious and extra fluffy rice!
Storage: This lemon rice will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeing: You can freeze this easy rice recipe for up to 2 months but I don't think it tastes as good once it thaws as the rice can get a little mealy.
For the butter: I use unsalted butter, then add salt later to taste. If you use salted butter, you might not want to use as much actual salt. But it's totally a personal preference!
Fresh herbs: If you want to add a little something "extra" to this lemon rice, try fresh herbs like parsley or oregano, a cup of frozen peas, a can of diced tomatoes (drained), or some toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
