Ingredients
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati rice
Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Flavorings:
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. This ensures your rice comes out fluffy and not sticky.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Toast the Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the oil and take on a slightly nutty flavor.
- Add Liquid and Lemon: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and Garnish: Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped fresh herbs. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
