Greek · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Greek Lemon Rice
25 minutes · 4 servings · vegan
Lemony rice is a common Greek side dish, especially with seafood or roasted meats.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Let’s make it
- Sauté the onion in olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Pour in water, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Serve warm.
This mild rice makes a good base for grilled chicken or vegetables for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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