Lemon Greek Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Jasmine or Basmati Rice (– uncooked and rinsed (300 grams) (SEE NOTES))
• 1 TBS EACH: Olive Oil & Unsalted Butter ((SEE NOTES))
• 1/2 small Yellow Onion (– small dice (about 1 cup))
• 2 cloves Garlic ( – finely dice)
• 1 tsp Greek Seasoning
• to taste Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 Cup Dry White Wine
• 1 3/4 Cup No-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 2 large Lemons (- (2 tsp Zest) + (6 TBS Juice - DIVIDED), or more to taste (SEE NOTES))
• 1 whole Bay Leaf
• 2-3 TBS EACH: Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley & Dill
• 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese (- crumbled)

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute Aromatics and Greek Seasoning: Sweat Onions, Garlic, and Greek Seasonings: Heat oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, Greek seasoning and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Deglaze with Wine: Add the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine is evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Rice and Broth: Add Rice, Broth, Lemon, and Bay Leaf: Stir in the rice, then add the broth, ¼ cup of the Lemon juice and the bay leaf. Stir well once to combine.

4. 4

   Bring Rice to Simmer: Bring to a Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring rice to a rapid simmer WITHOUT STIRRING. Once simmering, stir ONCE to combine everything.

5. 5

   Cover and Cook Rice: Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and then reduce the heat to low (SEE NOTES). Gently simmer (NO PEAKING) for 12 minutes, or until all the liquid is evaporated.

6. 6

   Rest Rice Off Heat: Rest/Steam Rice Off Heat: Remove the pan from the heat (with the lid still on) and let the rice sit and steam for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add Lemon and Herbs: Add Flavorings: Remove the lid and remove and discard the bay leaf. Use a fork to fluff the rice. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoon of lemon juice, all the lemon zest and fresh herbs (and a pat or two of butter if desired).

8. 8

   Serve Lemon Greek Rice: Serve Greek Lemon Rice: Taste and adjust for seasoning with more lemon, salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and let cool ever so slightly before topping with feta and more fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy!