Description
Elevate your dining experience with this Irresistible Greek Rice Recipe, featuring fluffy long-grain rice infused with savory herbs and bright lemon juice. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish combines rich flavors and beautiful colors, making it a showstopper at any gathering. Serve it warm as a delightful side or enjoy it as a light main dish. Each bite transports you to the sun-soaked Mediterranean, leaving everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and parsley.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice to the skillet, stirring to coat each grain in oil. Pour in the vegetable broth.
- Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lemon juice, parsley, and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra parsley or pine nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg