Transport yourself to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant Greek Lemon Rice recipe. Picture perfectly cooked fluffy rice infused with tangy lemon juice, bright fresh herbs, and salty crumbled feta cheese. Perfect as a side dish with grilled meats and seafood, or enjoyed on it’s own, get ready to celebrate the simplicity of Greek cuisine with every bite of this delicious pilaf!

“You absolutely had me at “zippy”! This is such a delicious rice recipe! I usually have rice as a side dish with curry, but this lemon rice is the star at every meal. Thank you!”
– Shammi

Updated: This recipe was originally published in August 2021. I’ve made updates the article below to include more information about making Greek rice with lemon at home. 
Hi, friends! If you are looking for a new and exciting side dish to add to your recipe box, look no further than this easy lemon rice! Say goodbye to boring, bland white rice and hello to bright, fresh, herbaceous restaurant-style Greek rice!

About this Greek lemon rice recipe

This fragrant lemon rice is savory, refreshing and bursting with zippy citrus flavor! It’s infused with rich butter, mellow onions, aromatic garlic, tart lemon, flavorsome Greek seasonings, dry white wine, fresh herbs and tangy, crumbly feta cheese! This rice is perfectly tender, fluffy and amazingly delicious!

Plus, you can easily customi...