GREEK LEMON RICE PILAF
Rice and orzo pasta are toasted, then simmered in broth and lemon juice, before being tossed with fresh herbs in this refreshing and delicious side dish.
Provided by Danelle
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse rice well then soak for 15-20 minutes in enough cold water to cover the rice by one inch. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan with a lid. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the rice.
- Add the lemon juice and broth and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Uncover and stir in parsley, dill, lemon zest, and salt and pepper, to taste, Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 12 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 373 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE
Best Greek lemon rice recipe! Loads of flavor from onions, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Be sure to check out the notes for tips and ideas for what to serve it with.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
- Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.
- Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)
- Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.
- Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 53.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
MY MOM'S GREEK LEMON RICE
This was the Greek lemon rice that I grew up on. It's simple and flavorful. I hope you all enjoy it.
Provided by BlutoNYC
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF
Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version which tends to be very dry.
Provided by jmerar
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 739.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA
Make and share this Greek-Style Lemony Rice and Orzo Pilaf With Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories White Rice
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
- Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
- Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
- Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 647, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 10.1
GREEK LEMON PILAF
Make and share this Greek Lemon Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Rice
Time 27m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
- Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.1
GREEK ORZO WITH FETA
This recipe has easy ingredients and is a great light lunch or dinner! Enjoy!
Provided by lauryn
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF
Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa!
Provided by darthlaurie
Categories Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat butter in a heavy skillet. When it's hot, add the rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown.
- Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and salt.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let pilaf stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.
LINDA'S RICE AND/OR ORZO PILAF GREEK STYLE
This pilaf is creamy and delicious and packed with flavor. Serve with any main meat dish, or your favorite Greek kabobs, and you'll be in for a treat!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Rice
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To Make Chicken Stock:.
- In a large pot add the chicken, whole lemon, and 8 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook for 1 hour, until the chicken is very tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot, and set aside. (Chicken can be frozen to use at another time).
- Skim fat off stock. When the stock cools sufficiently, strain into a bowl.
- To Make Rice: (use 4.5 cups of the chicken stock).
- Measure out 4 1/2 cups of the stock, and pour into a large pot. Add 8 cups of hot (tap) water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- When the rice/orzo starts to boil, add the rice/orzo, and stir frequently to keep from sticking.
- When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- In The Meantime:.
- In a small skillet, heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over high heat, until it sizzles.
- Lift the cover to the rice, and quickly pour in the hot butter and close the cover quickly, as it will spatter.
- When the sizzling stops (a few seconds), remove the cover, and stir briefly. Remove from heat.
- Allow to sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
- The pilaf is supposed to be smooth and creamy, and slightly mushy.
- To Prepare Other Rice Ingredients to add to rice once it is cooked:.
- In a large frying pan pour olive oil, then add onions, and saute over medium heat, until just softened.
- Add the garlic, mint, and pepper. Saute for about 2 more minutes.
- Add spinach, lemon juice, tomatoes, dill, and tomatoes. Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add to rice, and mix.
- Just before serving add Feta cheese.
- Note: Add more lemon, if needed at serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 353.3, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 32
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