Lemon Rice Pilaf Recipe
Happy Wednesday foodies!! On today’s post, I wanted to share a super easy yet delicious lemon rice pilaf recipe that I have been making for years. 🙂
Rice is such a great ingredient because you can make many unique recipes! If you love lemon and olive oil then this recipe is for you.
Lemon Rice Pilaf RecipeÂ
‘The perfect side dish with any meal”
Ingredients:
- 2.5 tablespoons of Greek olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups of arborio rice
- 1 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of water
- 2 lemons, reserve juice and 1 tsp of lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons of dried dill
- 2 tablespoons of dried basil
- Sea salt & black pepper
Method:
- In a large saucepan add the olive oil, garlic, and white onions and saute for about 3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the rice, and saute until rice turns translucent.
- Add the water, and broth to the rice and simmer for 10-12 minutes until liquid has evaporated.
- Remove pan from the stove, and add the lemons, zest, spices, salt, and pepper.
Kali Orexi!
Wow ! A different version.. here we make it other way..boil and then.. try that too.. hope you would like it..
Hi, Thank you! Yes way diff and the flavors are really nice. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Oh my, that looks delicious Krystina!
Looks too tasty.
Thank you my friend!!
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe – I love pilaf! Adding lemon and dill to it, sounds fantastic!
Thank you so much dear! Sorry for the late reply. I love pilaf too!!! ❤️❤️
I’ve made your recipe so many times now – everybody loves it!
Hi Effie. That makes me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely comments. xo