Greek Lemon Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onion for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add rice, toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, lemon juice, zest, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and stir in parsley. Serve warm.