Lemony Greek Rice Recipe Helps You Think Outside the Box (30 Minutes) Grains Side Dishes Greek Recipes Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Always cooked flavored rice that comes in a box? Some are pretty good, but why not think outside the box? Greek seasonings, lemon and garlic flavor this easy lemon rice recipe. After you taste the bright flavors and see how easy this savory Greek recipe is to make, you may reconsider that pre-made flavored box of rice in the pantry.

To make this flavorful lemony, garlicy rice recipe, you will need just a simple list of ingredients. Here is your shopping list: olive oil, long-grain white rice, onion, garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, Greek seasoning (try this homemade Greek seasoning recipe), a lemon for juicing and zesting (read about the health benefits of lemon) and fresh flat-leaf parsley.

This delicious Greek-inspired side dish is ready in about 30 minutes, and goes well with a chicken, beef or seafood dinner. Score!

Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
• 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 

Recipe Notes

• For a little spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

• Store the rice in the fridge in an airtight container.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the rice and onion and cook until rice is toasted and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add the broth and Greek seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. 
3. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley and crushed red pepper flakes. Cover and allow rice to sit about 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.

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