Best Greek Style Lemony Rice W Orzo Recipes

GREEK LEMON RICE PILAF

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Rice and orzo pasta are toasted, then simmered in broth and lemon juice, before being tossed with fresh herbs in this refreshing and delicious side dish.

Provided by Danelle

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups basmati or long grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2-3 teaspoons lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Rinse rice well then soak for 15-20 minutes in enough cold water to cover the rice by one inch. Drain well.
Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan with a lid. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the rice.
Add the lemon juice and broth and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Uncover and stir in parsley, dill, lemon zest, and salt and pepper, to taste, Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 12 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 373 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

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-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

Greek-Style Lemony Rice and Orzo Pilaf With Feta image

Make and share this Greek-Style Lemony Rice and Orzo Pilaf With Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 pinch dried thyme or 1 pinch dried oregano
2 cups long grain white rice
1/4 cup orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup lemon juice (use fresh lemon juice if possible)
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 647, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 10.1

LEMON ORZO

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 cup small-diced feta, preferably Greek (4 ounces)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.