Description
A delightful dish that captures Mediterranean flavors with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect as a side for various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegan option)
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and prepare all your ingredients – rinse the rice, chop the onions, mince the garlic, and zest and juice the lemon.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Cook the Onion: Add diced onion to the saucepan and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Toast the Rice: Add the rinsed rice, stir well, and toast lightly for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the Liquid: Pour in the chicken broth and add lemon juice and zest. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Simmer the Rice: Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Let It Rest: Remove from heat, keep covered for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
- Fluff and Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, fold in parsley and dill, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor. This recipe is versatile; feel free to mix in sautéed vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg