Best Greek Rice For Lovers Of Greek Cuisine Recipes

GREEK STYLE RICE RECIPE (GREEK PILAF)

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This easy Greek style rice is so easy to make and makes the perfect side dish for your greek chicken or souvlaki. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make this restaurant style Greek rice pilaf at home! It is wonderful served hot or allow it to cool and serve it at room temperature as part of a picnic. Or portion it out with some grilled chicken and fresh spinach for your lunch prep!

Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Categories Side

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 onion
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp extra virgin oil
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 lemons
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp chopped oregano
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Peel and chop the onion into small chunks then peel and mince the garlic.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan/ deep frying pan (Use one you have a lid for)
Add in the onions and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes until soft, Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
Pour in the rice and stir to coat in the olive and onion mixture.
Add the zest and juice of one lemon, the dried oregano and then pour in the hot vegetable broth.
Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
Once the time is done, remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
Once this time is done, remove the lid and squeeze over the juice of the remaining lemon.
Taste the rice for salt, then garnish with your fresh herbs and finish with extra virgin olive oil and plenty of black pepper and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK RICE FOR LOVERS OF GREEK CUISINE

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Feta, Greek olives and herbs- a classic. This is a great side dish for your Greek dinner. It is not overpowering just a great medley of flavors. Try it with souvlaki..you won't be disappointed.

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories Greek

Time 39m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup white rice
3 green onions
1 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup black olives
3 ounces feta
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock, salt, garlic and oil to a boil. Add long-grain white rice; return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 635.7, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 8.1

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