Greek Rice
This Greek Rice recipe features fragrant long-grain rice infused with lemon, garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley. A perfect Mediterranean side dish ready in under 30 minutes, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 shallots thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic. Cook for approximately 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant and golden, taking care not to burn it.
Toast the Rice
- Add the long-grain white rice to the pan. Stir gently to coat each grain in the aromatic oil mixture. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the rice to lightly toast and absorb the flavors.
Simmer the Rice
- Carefully pour in the chicken stock. Add the dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Steam the Rice
- After 15 minutes, turn off the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice rest and steam for an additional 10 minutes to finish cooking evenly.
Fluff and Garnish
- Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice using a fork. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To ensure this Greek Rice is gluten-free, use certified gluten-free chicken stock (as some brands may contain hidden gluten or thickeners). All other listed ingredients are naturally gluten-free. No substitutions are necessary beyond verifying the stock’s gluten-free certification.