5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Rice – Irresistible Comfort Food
A simple and flavorful side dish made with rice cooked in garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir to coat with butter.
- Pour in water or broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use broth for extra flavor.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- For richer flavor, substitute half the water with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg