
Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf
Remove pot from heat. Uncover pot and pour lemon vinaigrette over rice mixture. Immediately cover and let sit 10 minutes.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems finely chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions :
- In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well. In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add orzo and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook, stirring, until orzo is deeply brown and toasted, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Add rice and toss until coated. Add lemon zest, broth, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Uncover pot and pour lemon vinaigrette over rice mixture. Immediately cover and let sit 10 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in dill and parsley. Add more lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Top with feta and almonds.