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Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf

This Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf is a tasty side dish.

Course Dinner Side Dish
Cuisine American
About Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 261 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion chopped fine
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped fine
  • 2-1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/3 cup angel hair, thin spaghetti or vermicelli broken into small pieces
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 small lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the olive oil and butter.
  2. Add the onions and garlic and cook lightly for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the vermicelli and cook until brown, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the rice and cook for another couple of minutes.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the pan and squeeze in the lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric and salt; stir to combine.
  6. Add the fresh parsley and bring to a light boil.
  7. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 16 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf
Amount Per Serving (6 g)
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 299mg13%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 13.4mg16%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.