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 WITH FRESH HERBS
Ten Dollar Dinners viewers know how much I love my $5 rice cooker and the perfectly steamed rice it makes. Boiling rice is another easy way of making rice that yields a firmer and less starchy texture. You can even boil the rice ahead of time, refrigerate it for a few hours, and then finish it with the butter before serving warm or at room temperature. For the prettiest presentation, wait to stir in the herbs until just before serving.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and 1 tablespoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake the sieve to drain as much water as possible.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir with a heatproof rubber spatula to coat all the rice with the butter. Once the rice is warmed through, about 3 minutes, transfer the rice to a serving bowl and add the herbs plus additional salt, if needed. Stir with a fork to incorporate and fluff the rice and serve warm or at room temperature.
RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND HERBS
Make and share this Rice With Onions, Garlic and Herbs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree.
- Put the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the rice, stirring for a few minutes.
- Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the onion mixture, add the salt and pepper, and cook for a couple minutes stirring.
- Add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Cover and turn heat to medium/low cooking until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved tablespoon of the onion mixture and serve.
BROWN RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND PECANS
Make and share this Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
- About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
- Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
- After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
- Garnish with the green onions.
- Makes 4 servings.
- This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.
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