Greek Rice Recipes
MY MOM'S GREEK LEMON RICE
This was the Greek lemon rice that I grew up on. It's simple and flavorful. I hope you all enjoy it.
Provided by BlutoNYC
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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.
- Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GREEK TOMATO RICE
A very tasty Greek tomato rice recipe!
Provided by vpecchia
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly toasted for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is done, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 594.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
PORK SOUVLAKI WITH GREEK SALAD & RICE
Pair this healthy souvlaki with a rice dish - or if you're cooking on the barbecue, you might prefer a baked potato instead. The salad has three of your 5-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix the garlic with 2 tsp of the oil, the lemon zest and 1 tsp juice, lots of black pepper, and ½ tsp oregano in a large bowl. Tip in the pork and mix so the meat is well coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 mins if you have time.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the chopped onion, cover and cook for 5 mins, then remove the lid and stir in the rice, dried mint and bouillon. Pour in 300ml boiling water. Cover and cook for 30-35 mins until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir in the dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill to high or light your barbecue. Thread the pork onto two skewers. Mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and olives in a bowl with the remaining oregano, vinegar, remaining oil and a squeeze of lemon. Pile onto plates and top with the feta.
- Grill the souvlaki for about 4 mins each side until they are cooked, but still juicy. Serve with the salad and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
EASY GREEK RICE
Make and share this Easy Greek Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kute_Honey
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 36m
Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a pan over medium heat, fry the onions in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.
- Mix in the grated carrot and stir for another 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the lemon juice and rice.
- Cover, remove from heat and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy this easy rice recipe with Greek style!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 135.5, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.5
GREEK RICE
My husband is of Greek decent, so I'm always interested in Greek recipes. This dish goes together easily and cooks quickly, plus it costs less than packages rice mixes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK RICE
Make and share this Greek Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 20m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil, add rice, garlic, and artichokes, cook covered for 5 minutes.
- Add rest of ingredients, let sit, covered, for 5-7 minutes, to heat everything through.
- Notes: make sure not to leave the top off the pot for too long while adding ingredients. The mixture needs its steam to "cook" the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 151.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4
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