GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE
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
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
LEMON RICE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, taking care not to let them color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Let sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and mint to the rice and toss to distribute evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped mint.
LEMONY WILD RICE ZUCCHINI BOATS
These zucchini boats are chock full of veggies and wild rice for a meatless weeknight dinner that's filling and crazy-easy to prepare. Don't have leftover wild rice? No need to fret; any kind of rice will work here.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh from each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Roughly chop 1 cup of the scooped-out flesh and place in a medium bowl. Discard the remaining flesh or save it for another use. Place the boats on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
- Add the rice, tomatoes, mozzarella, pecans, lemon zest, egg, 1/2 cup of the panko, half of the parsley, 1 clove of the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl and gently fold until combined. Combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the remaining panko and parsley, remaining 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Spoon the zucchini mixture into the boats, mounding it as needed (see Cook's Note). Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tops. Bake until the zucchini is softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, honey, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper together in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the zucchini and serve.
KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA
Make this only if you are a lover of Greek food, this is a full flavored rice with intense flavor and not for those with a plain palette! --- since not everyone has a taste for olives I have left them as optional, I most always add them in -- after making this a few times you will most likely want to adjust some of the ingredients to suit your taste, or you may not, the amounts listed are close to what I use when I make this rice --- this is very good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
- Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
- Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
- Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
- Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.
LEMONY RICE & PEAS
This salad is packed with pulses and should be enough of a carb hit that you don't need to serve potatoes as well
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling water for about 15 mins, drain and drizzle with a little of the olive oil, then leave to cool.
- Boil a kettle and pour the water over the peas in a small bowl. Leave them to defrost, then drain. In a large bowl, mix the rice with the peas, lentils, chickpeas, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and the spring onions. Season to taste. The rice salad can now be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Remove from the fridge about 30 mins before serving, then stir through the coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium
LEMON RICE
An easy Lemon Rice recipe
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Rice Side Quick & Easy Lemon Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat half the butter or oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet; when the butter foam subsides or the oil is hot, spoon in the cooked rice, tossing and stirring.
- 2. Season with salt to taste, lots of pepper, the garlic, and most of the lemon juice. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until hot. Stir in the remaining butter or oil and cook for 1 minutes.
- 3. Remove the rice from the pan to a platter, add the remaining lemon juice and serve, with lemon quarters.
ZESTY LEMON RICE
Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful
Provided by Erin
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
LEMON RICE
This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMONY RICE WITH OLIVE OIL DRIZZLE
This rice is subtly lemony with hints of cilantro and garlic. The addition of olive oil at the end makes the dish. Use only a good, fresh oil. Goes well with fish, chicken and Hispanic dishes.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except lemon, rind and oil in a pan.
- With your hand, squeeze the 1/2 lemon's juice into the pot, then toss it into the pot.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally 'til rice is not crunchy anymore.
- Remove rice from heat and remove lemon. Squeeze the remaining juice from it, being careful not to burn your fingers. Stir in one half of the grated lemon rind.
- Cover pan with a folded towel and let set for 5-7 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Taste to adjust seasonings such as salt.
- Pile into a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with the reserved lemon rind.
- Drizzle on a little fresh olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 782.8, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.6
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