Greek Rice Recipe is a bright lemon-herb rice that’s buttery, simple, and reliable alongside all your favorite mains.
Author’s Notes
My Current Side Dish Obsession!
As I’m trying to transition away from a month straight of cookies, fudge, candy, and Christmas snack mix, I’ve been craving more nutritious meals and this rice has been hitting the spot.
It’s my current side dish obsession and helps me eat a little better without feeling like I’m missing out. Pair it with baked chicken or grilled steak and I’m loving every single bite while feeling totally satisfied.
The lemon, the fresh herbs…this Greek Rice Recipe is just so dang good.
Ingredients In My Greek Rice Recipe
| Ingredient Group | Helpful Tip |
|---|---|
| Rice | Basmati cooks up light and fluffy and works best in this recipe. |
| Butter & Garlic | Cook the garlic just until fragrant for the best flavor. If it cooks too long, it can turn bitter. |
| Dried Herbs & Spices | Adding the herbs early helps their flavor infuse nicely into the rice. |
| Broth & Water | Using both adds flavor while keeping the rice from tasting too heavy. |
| Lemon & Fresh Herbs | Stir these in at the end so the rice stays bright and fresh tasting. |
Quick Tip
a reliable Herb Hack
If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, freeze-dried herbs are a reliable substitute in this Greek Rice Recipe.
How To Make This Greek Rice Recipe
- Toast: Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, then mix in the rice and cook until toasted.
- Simmer: Add seasonings and liquids, cover, bring to a simmer, then lower heat and cook until absorbed.
- Rest: Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered so it finishes steaming.
- Finish: Fluff the rice, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
- Serve: check the seasoning and adjust seasoning, then serve warm or at room temperature.
chelsea’s recipe tip
What To Serve With This Greek Rice Recipe
- Mediterranean Sides: Greek salad, hummus, or tzatziki
- Chicken: Baked chicken, grilled chicken, or chicken primavera.
- Steak/Ground Beef: Grilled steak, flank steak, Middle Eastern ground beef bowls, or London Broil
- Seafood: Salmon, shrimp, or white fish
- Veggies: Roasted asparagus, broccoli, or green beans
Storage
Leftovers?
Store leftovers of this Greek rice recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Let it cool completely before storing, then reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a small splash of water or broth to loosen it up.
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Greek Salad Recipe
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Greek Couscous Salad (Meal Prep Option)
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