Description
A zesty and aromatic side dish combining fluffy rice with fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and herbs, creating a vibrant Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine rice and broth in a medium saucepan, stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper, stirring gently.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Rinse the rice before cooking to prevent clumping and enhance fluffiness. You can customize the dish by adding seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Rice, Mediterranean, side dish, vegetarian, lemon rice