Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Add sauteed onions and garlic back into the saucepan, along with broth, water and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir, cover and bring to a boil.

  4. Once boiling, reduce to low and simmer 20 minutes.

  5. Remove the pan off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

  6. Uncover, fluff with a fork and stir in parsley, lemon zest and juice.

  7. Taste and add more salt if desired.

  8. Serve immediately.

Course🍚Side Dish

DietsPescaterian🥜Nut-free...

CategoryPilaf

Cuisine🇬🇷Greek

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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