Authentic Greek Rice Recipes

GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE

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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

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (just over 1 cup chopped onions)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 lemons, juice of (PLUS zest of 1 lemon)
2 cups low sodium broth (chicken or vegetable broth will work)
Pinch salt
Large handful chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dill weed (dry dill)

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

MY MOM'S GREEK LEMON RICE

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This was the Greek lemon rice that I grew up on. It's simple and flavorful. I hope you all enjoy it.

Provided by BlutoNYC

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ stick butter
2 cups converted long-grain white rice
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
3 bay leaves

Steps:

Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GREEK RICE

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My husband is of Greek decent, so I'm always interested in Greek recipes. This dish goes together easily and cooks quickly, plus it costs less than packages rice mixes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY GREEK RICE

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Make and share this Easy Greek Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kute_Honey

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 36m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (finely chipped)
2 garlic cloves
1 large carrot (grated)
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups rice (minute rice)

Steps:

In a pan over medium heat, fry the onions in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.
Mix in the grated carrot and stir for another 2 minutes.
Incorporate the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the lemon juice and rice.
Cover, remove from heat and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Enjoy this easy rice recipe with Greek style!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 135.5, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.5

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