Mediterranean Lemony Rice Pilaf (Gluten Free)
Do you need a side dish full of flavor?! Try this Mediterranean Lemony Rice Pilaf (Gluten Free)! Loaded with veggies and spices, plus lemon juice and lemon slices, it's sure to spice up your meal.
Equipment
- 1 4-5 qt saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ onion, minced
- ¼ cup orange bell pepper or red pepper, minced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 1½ cups Basmati rice
- 3 cup vegetable or chicken stock or broth, gf
- 1 teaspoon paprika, gf
- ⅜ teaspoon saffron threads, gf
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, gf
- ½ teaspoon turmeric, gf
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cup spinach or kale leaves, chopped
- pinch of crushed red pepper, gf optional
- 3-4 lemon slices, cut in halves, to top rice add in at end of cooking for less lemon flavor
- Chopped flat leaf parsley to top
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Saute the onion and red pepper with the salt, over medium low heat until soft. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and stir to coat. Pour in the broth, the spices, lemon juice, diced tomato, and spinach or kale. Add the lemon slices and pinch of red pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and turn the heat down to a very low simmer. Cook for 13-16 minutes, depending on your rice directions.
- Remove from the burner and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing. Top with chopped parsley before serving.