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Garlic Butter Rice The finished garlic butter rice, garnished with fresh parsley and a pat of butter on top.

Garlic Butter Rice

This irresistible Garlic Butter Rice is full of flavor and makes the perfect side dish for any meal!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: buttery rice, easy side dish, flavored rice, garlic rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted, for sautéing
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice rinse 2-3 times before cooking
  • 2 ½ cups chicken bone broth or vegetable stock low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust based on broth's saltiness
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Garlic and butter being sautéed together in the pan, with other ingredients prepared for the rice dish.
  • Stir in the rice to coat it evenly with the garlic butter.
    The addition of the raw rice to the sautéed garlic and butter mixture in the pan.
  • Add the chicken bone broth (or vegetable stock), dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.
    Rice being cooked with butter and broth.
  • Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Uncover and stir in the fresh parsley.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, allowing the rice to steam and become tender.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir through the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
    Garlic butter rice in the pan, with butter and herbs sprinkled on top.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This garlic butter rice is a family favorite that’s perfect with any meal. It’s buttery, aromatic, and full of savory goodness that’s hard to resist!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 233kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 1051mg (46%) | Potassium: 75mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.4g (2%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 682IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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