My Mom’s Greek Lemon Rice: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This recipe for My Mom’s Greek Lemon Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining simplicity and flavor for a dish your family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Add rice, stir, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek Rice, Comfort Food, Lemon Rice