Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or basmati)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice; toast for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Pour in broth; add oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover saucepan and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, and any additional herbs if desired.
- Fluff with a fork before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg