Greek Lemon Rice with Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine rice (Rinsed briefly)
• 0.5 cup Orzo pasta (Uncooked)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Extra‑virgin)
• 1 medium Red onion (Finely diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (Minced)
• 2.5 cups Chicken broth (Hot (can be from a pot or microwave))
• 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning (Generous, can adjust to taste)
• 1 large Lemon (Zest and juice)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients

   Rinse the jasmine rice, dice the red onion, mince the garlic, zest the lemon, then juice it. Measure the orzo, broth, olive oil, and seasoning.

   Time: PT10M

2. Heat oil

   Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Sauté onion

   Add the diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent but not browned.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Add garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Toast rice and orzo

   Add the rinsed rice and uncooked orzo, stirring to coat with oil. Cook for 2‑3 minutes until the grains look slightly opaque.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Add broth and seasoning

   Pour in 2½ cups hot chicken broth, sprinkle 1 Tbsp Greek seasoning, and stir. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑High

7. Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Low

8. Rest off‑heat

   Turn off the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes to finish steaming.

   Time: PT10M

9. Finish with lemon and parsley

   Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Season with additional salt or pepper if needed.

   Time: PT5M

10. Final steam

    Cover the skillet again and let the flavors meld for another 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

11. Serve

    Transfer the Greek lemon rice to a serving bowl, garnish with extra lemon zest and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve warm.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

280

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g