My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

This lemon rice is a delicious Greek side dish made by simmering long-grain rice in broth with lemon juice until tender, fluffy, and full of flavor.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
156 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Step 3
Gather the ingredients.
Step 4
Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
  • 2 cups converted long-grain white rice
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 stick butter

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