Ingredients
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- 1 cup Long-grain rice (If unavailable, basmati rice works as a substitute.)
- 2 cups Vegetable or chicken broth (Use low-sodium options if salt intake is a concern.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Extra virgin olive oil enhances flavor.)
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice; fresh lemon juice is preferred for best flavor.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced; fresh garlic provides a pungent aroma.)
- Salt and pepper (to taste; adjust according to preference.)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish; chopped parsley adds color and freshness.)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toast the rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in the broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch. Adjust lemon juice according to taste, and allow the rice to sit after cooking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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