Description
A deliciously simple side dish featuring fluffy rice infused with garlic and butter, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2 cups water or broth
- 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter until fragrant.
- Toast the rinsed rice in the garlic butter for a few minutes.
- Add water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Experiment with variations such as adding cheese, herbs, or citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Rice, Easy Side Dish, Comfort Food