Greek Lemon Pilaf Recipes

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LEMON RICE PILAF

No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

EASY LEMON RICE PILAF

This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!

Provided by LemonLush

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9



Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Steps:

  • Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 667.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

2 large egg yolks
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

GREEK LEMON PILAF

Make and share this Greek Lemon Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 27m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Greek Lemon Pilaf image

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
  • Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.1

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF

Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa!

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet. When it's hot, add the rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let pilaf stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

1/4 lb butter
2 cups uncooked rice (Uncle Ben's long grain converted rice works well)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cups hot chicken broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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