Cretan Pilafi Greek Lemon Rice Recipes

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GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE



Greek Lemon Rice Recipe image

Best Greek lemon rice recipe! Loads of flavor from onions, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Be sure to check out the notes for tips and ideas for what to serve it with.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (just over 1 cup chopped onions)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 lemons, juice of (PLUS zest of 1 lemon)
2 cups low sodium broth (chicken or vegetable broth will work)
Pinch salt
Large handful chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dill weed (dry dill)

Steps:

  • Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
  • Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.
  • Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)
  • Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.
  • Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 53.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

LEMONY GREEK RICE PILAF (PILAFI) RECIPE WITH CHICKEN LEGS



Lemony Greek Rice Pilaf (Pilafi) Recipe with Chicken legs image

The perfect traditional Greek rice pilaf (pilafi) recipe! Fluffy, fragrant rice and crispy, tender, fall of the bone chicken legs with a delicious lemon kick!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 chicken legs, bone-in and skin on
1 1/2 cup rice (long grain rice or basmati)
2 tbsps butter
1 small red onion, roughly chopped
3 cups chicken stock
juice of 1 lemon (or more if you prefer)
6-7 peppercorns
salt and freshly ground pepper
2-3 tbsps olive oil
150g/5 oz. feta cheese for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare this Greek rice pilaf recipe with chicken legs, start by washing thoroughly the chicken legs and pat them dry with some kitchen paper. Drizzle the chicken legs with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and rub using your hands.
  • Heat a large pan over medium high heat and place the chicken legs inside. Let them colour and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until the skin is nicely coloured and crispy. Remove the chicken legs from the pan and set side.
  • Now it's time to prepare the Greek rice pilaf. In the same pan add 1-2 tbsps olive oil and the chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add the butter and rice and sauté the rice until translucent. Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice and deglaze. Add the chicken legs (skin side up) and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Place the lid on, turn the heat down and simmer the Greek rice pilaf for about 15 minutes, until the chicken and rice are cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Finish off the Greek rice pilaf with a last minute squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy!

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa!

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet. When it's hot, add the rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let pilaf stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

PILAFI ME THROUMBI (GREEK SAVORY RICE)



Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice) image

Make and share this Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anthony Gougoutris

Categories     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (do not substitute)
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground savory
1 goya chicken bouillon
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Brown the rice, onion and garlic in the olive oil and butter over high heat.
  • Deeply browning the rice gives the rice its distinct flavor.
  • You must use the butter so it will brown.
  • Do not use margarine, it will not work.
  • This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add water, and rest of ingredients, cover the pot and simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).

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