Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy Garlic Butter Rice recipe, where aromatic garlic meets rich butter for a delightful side dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience in just 20 minutes. Fluffy, buttery rice is versatile enough to pair with any main dish or be enjoyed on its own. Customize it with fresh herbs or your favorite vegetables for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the rinsed rice and sauté for another minute until glossy.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg