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greek rice in a wooden bowl topped with parsley

Greek Rice (Easy Mediterranean Rice Recipe)

This Mediterranean rice recipe is made with fragrant spices, sautéed onion, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs for a simple but incredibly flavorful dish. It's a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with any mediterranean inspired meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 sweet onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Stir in the turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the spices become fragrant.
    3/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt
  • Pour in the water (or chicken broth) and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful bits. Add the basmati rice, give everything a good stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
    2 cups water, 1 cup basmati rice
  • Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Remove the pot from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and toasted pine nuts. These fresh herbs are optional but really elevate the dish.
    Serve warm and enjoy with some greek lamb chops, greek salad, and tzatziki! Refer to my blog post for all of the recipes.
    2 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp parsley, 1/4 cup pine nuts
Keyword greek rice, greek rice recipe, mediterranean lamb chops
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