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Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf

Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf brings together onion, rice, and chicken broth. Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
11 listed

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Estimating…
Low costMediterraneanQuick dinnersRice dishes
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Preparation & total time
Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Budget (estimated)
Low cost
Dish type
Rice dishes

A few quick notes

1. Keep the resting step

Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. Use that moment to get the serving things ready, and follow the method before cutting, stirring or serving.

2. Give the simmer its place

Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.

Get to know the ingredients

Onion

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add garlic and onion.

Rice

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add rice and stir until rice turns mostly translucent.

Chicken broth

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add broth and water.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Lovey served warm or at room temperature. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Set out the saucepan and pot. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or small pot.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. Use that moment to get the serving things ready, and follow the method before cutting, stirring or serving.

What happens at the end?

Keep this part of the method in view: Lovey served warm or at room temperature.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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