Greek Rice Recipe

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My husband is of Greek decent, so I'm always interested in Greek recipes. This dish goes together easily and cooks quickly, plus it costs less than packages rice mixes.

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Greek Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 198 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Greek Rice in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p246

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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by kitty-san

I love Greek food and flavors and while this is good, I personally think itwould be much better if you substitute orzo for the rice. And add peas, which go perfectly with lemon and mint.

 
 
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