Best Lemony Rice Pilaf Recipes

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

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!

LEMONY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over mediumheat and cook onion for 5 minutes, or until softened.
• Stir in rice, then stock, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cover; let simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; taste and add pepper if you wish.
• Note: this reheats very well so don't fret if this makes too much for your family.

LEMONY BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in about half of the butter until soft.
• Add additional butter and allow to melt. Stir in rice and cook two minutes, stirring to coat rice with butter.
• Add chicken stock and 2 T lemon juice. Bring to a boil, cover TIGHTLY*, turn heat low, and simmer 50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and add lemon zest and additional lemon juice to taste.
• *TIP: if your pot lids aren't very tight, you can put a few layers of grease-proof paper or a clean tea-towel over the pot and jam the lid on over it.