Greek Lemon Rice
Complete your Mediterranean dinner with Greek Lemon Rice—an alluring side dish made with turmeric, dill, and a refreshing blast of lemon.
Servings 4
Calories 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- pinch of turmeric
- dill and parsley finely chopped
- sliced lemon for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, melt the butter over MED-HIGH heat. Stir in the rice and warm for 1 minute.
- Season the rice with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to LOW and cover the pot or skillet. Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in the finely chopped dill and parsley, then garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon (and juice) instead of store-bought, pre-packaged juice, which more than likely contains unwanted (and unnecessary) ingredients.
- To up the citrus ante, stir in some lemon zest before serving.
- Rinse the rice with cold water to remove the excess starch and make the rice less sticky.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg