This easy Greek rice (with lemon) is a shortcut recipe made with instant rice, quick microwaved onions and fresh herbs! It makes a perfect side dish or pilaf for any meal.
Cook onion and garlic in microwave with water on high for 3 minutes and 30 seconds- 4 minutes until soft (depending on the wattage of your microwave)
Add the rice, broth, lemon juice, and cooked garlic and onion to pot.
On stovetop, bring rice to a boil in liquid (without lid) stirring at regular intervals. Then cover with lid , turn down to a simmer (3-4 on control) for 5 additional minutes.
Remove from heat, keep the lid on, and let it sit for another 5 minutes. The liquid should be fully absorbed when it's ready.
Uncover the saucepan and stir in the parsley and dill.
Garnish
Garnish with additional herbs and lemon slices (optional) and serve.
Notes
*See post contents for important recipe information, substitutions and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋Easy Greek Rice (with lemon) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 115Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 441mg19%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 171IU3%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.