Greek Lemon Rice
Fragrant, tangy, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this Greek Lemon Rice is the perfect side for seafood, chicken, or vegetable dishes. Fluffy, vibrant, and easy to make!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- lemon zester
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add jasmine rice, stirring to coat grains evenly.
- Pour in broth, lemon juice, zest, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
- Remove from heat, let rest 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Always rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to restore moisture.