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GREEK LEMON PILAF



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Make and share this Greek Lemon Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 27m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
  • Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.1

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa!

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb butter
2 cups uncooked rice (Uncle Ben's long grain converted rice works well)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cups hot chicken broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet. When it's hot, add the rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let pilaf stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF RECIPE



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf Recipe image

Provided by รก-3931

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c. butter
2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. lemon juice
5 c. hot chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter in a heavy skillet. 2. Add rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown. 3. Add lemon juice,chicken broth and salt and pepper. 4. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. 5. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

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