GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE
Best Greek lemon rice recipe! Loads of flavor from onions, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Be sure to check out the notes for tips and ideas for what to serve it with.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
- Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.
- Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)
- Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.
- Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 53.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
RICE PILAF WITH CARROTS AND PARSLEY
Carrots and leeks make a sweet combination, but you can also use regular onion in this pilaf. To get 1/2 cup of finely chopped parsley, begin with 2 cups leaves picked from the stems.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes, to wash away some of the starch. Drain through a strainer.
- Heat the water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the carrots, onion or leek, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle. Add the hot water or stock and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Uncover the rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace the lid and allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed. Add the parsley and gently fluff the rice, then pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 436 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
AWESOME RICE PILAF
Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
Provided by tooshay
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
PARMESAN RICE PILAF
MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes I make more than I need for one meal so I can have leftovers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GREEN RICE PILAF
This verdant side gets its color from a mix of parsley, cilantro, chives and mint. Chicken stock adds depth, and a bit of lemon and soy sauce brighten the flavors at the end. It goes well with just about anything, but you might pair it with your next chicken or fish dish for a rewarding weeknight dinner.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the oil in a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add the stock or water and a good sprinkling of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is almost entirely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover, remove from the heat and stir in the herbs. Replace the lid and let rest off the heat for at least 10 minutes or up to 20 minutes. Uncover and stir in the lemon zest; taste and adjust the seasoning. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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