Side dishe for 5
Greek Lemon Rice Pilaf
$2.35for 430 minServes 5
Long-grain rice simmers with onion, garlic, lemon, herbs, and broth for a bright Mediterranean side dish.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Rice, 9.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price | |
| Broth, 10 oz$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.28Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.94 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$0.59 per serving$2.35 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp finely chopped dill
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth and water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
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