Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

A delicious and tangy Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

343

Sugar

Fat

14g

Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf is a delicious and tangy recipe that's perfect as a side dish or as a complete meal. This recipe has been passed down for generations and is beloved for its simplicity and mouth-watering flavors. The dish is known for its vivid yellow color and silky texture, which is achieved by the addition of hot chicken broth to cooked Uncle Ben's long-grain rice. The addition of fresh lemon juice adds a tangy flavor and enhances the color of the rice. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy recipe that's full of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add rice and stir to coat with butter.
3.	Add lemon juice and stir until completely absorbed by the rice.
4.	Add hot chicken broth, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the rice mixture.
5.	Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and then reduce heat to low.
6.	Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
7.	Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and serve.

PROS

With its tangy flavor and silky texture, Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf makes an excellent side dish for any meal.

The simple ingredients and cooking technique make this recipe easy to follow even for beginners.

CONS

This recipe uses lots of butter, which makes it high in fat.

Also, it’s not recommended for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity because the recipe calls for Uncle Ben’s converted rice, which may contain gluten and other additives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses lots of fresh lemon juice, which contains high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Also, due to its simple ingredients, this recipe is low in sodium and may help boost energy levels and improve digestion.