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Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf

Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf

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Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf is a flavorful pasta and rice side dish. Toasted orzo and rice cook with garlic and onions simmer in broth before being tossed with minced parsley, lemon zest and juice. This simple, one-pot rice and pasta dish is easy, versatile and goes with just about everything.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Greek
Keyword greek, lemon, orzo, pasta, rice, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 171
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced small (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a saucepan. Add in the onion and garlic with a pinch of kosher salt. Sauté, stirring ocassionally, until soft and translucent. Transfer onions and garlic to a small dish.
  • Next add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, orzo and rice to the saucepan. Increase heat to medium to medium-high, stirring often until the pasta is golden brown.
  • Add sauteed onions and garlic back into the saucepan, along with broth, water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce to low and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, fluff with a fork and stir in parsley, lemon zest and juice.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g