Garlic Butter Rice
This Garlic Butter Rice is simple, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for just about any meal. Made with pantry staples, it’s fluffy, buttery, and infused with garlic for a dish that tastes far more special than the effort it takes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cup long grain white rice
- 2 3/4 cup chicken broth or water
- salt & pepper to taste
- chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat to melt. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes until it is soft and very fragrant.4 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- Stir in the rice to coat in the butter mixture.1 1/2 cup long grain white rice
- Pour in the liquid. Bring the pan to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 18-20 minutes. The rice will be tender and the liquid absorbed.2 3/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Add the remaining butter to the rice and mix until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.4 Tablespoons butter, salt & pepper to taste
- Serve topped with chopped parsley if desiredchopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
