Greek Lemon Dill Rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 521kcal
Greek Lemon Dill Rice is an easy-to-prepare and delicious side dish, where tender basmati rice is simmered with fresh lemon juice and chicken stock. It’s the perfect side for many Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 400 g basmati rice, washed and drained
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Cook the onion and garlic – Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium–low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the rice and other ingredients – Stir the rice through, then immediately add the lemon juice, chicken stock and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat immediately to low and cook, covered, for 12–14 minutes until small pits begin to appear on the surface of the rice and all the liquid has been absorbed. Allow to stand, covered, for 10 minutes before uncovering and fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Serve – Stir through the lemon zest, parsley and dill. Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Make ahead
Prepare as per the recipe and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 48 hours prior to reheating and serving. For best results, stir through the herbs after reheating and just before serving.Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Nutrition Facts
Greek Lemon Dill Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
521
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
485
mg
21
%
Potassium
371
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
92
g
31
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
263
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
56
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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