Directions
Firstly, transfer the rice grains to a mesh sieve and rinse it thoroughly (about 3-4 times). Shake off the excess water and keep it aside.
Now, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan placed on the stove over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic into the hot oil. Let it cook for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.
Next, add the chopped onions. Cook for 4-5 mins by stirring frequently until they soften and become translucent.
Stir in the sea salt and Mediterranean seasoning. Mix for 30 seconds.
Then, add the rice and cook for a minute by stirring continuously so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
Pour in the vegetable/chicken broth followed by the lemon juice. Stir once, increase heat to medium-high, and let it cook undisturbed for a few minutes.
Once it starts bubbling, cover the saucepan with a well-fitted lid, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 12 mins until all the liquid is absorbed.
Turn off the stove and let the saucepan rest for 5 minutes on the kitchen top.
Lastly, remove the lid and fluff the rice using a fork. Sprinkle the black pepper, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Mix gently without breaking the rice grains.
Recipe Note
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For the rice, you
may opt for Basmati or jasmine rice. Traditionally, the recipe always uses
white long-grain rice. If you wish to prepare it with brown rice, then keep in
mind that the cooking time will increase. You’ll also have to adjust the lemon
tang by adding more juice/zest.
•
The Mediterranean
seasoning is a mix of spices and dried herbs such as garlic, onion, dill,
oregano, marjoram, parsley, & thyme. Some spice blends may include nutmeg,
basil, cinnamon, salt, & pepper. It infuses an aromatic warmth with sweet
and savory flavors.
•
For a hearty
meal, the Greek lemon rice pilaf may also be prepared with chickpeas or
chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Protein
- 6.89 grams
- Fat
- 12.30 grams
- Carbs
- 66.70 grams
- Fiber
- 2.4 grams
- Sugar
- 2.85 grams
- Cholesterol
- 1 milligrams
- Sodium
- 896 milligrams