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Easy Garlic Butter Rice

Close-up of fluffy white rice seasoned with garlic butter and topped generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make fluffy, savory garlic butter rice quickly. This simple side dish pairs well with chicken, seafood, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to lightly toast the grains in the garlic butter mixture.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water. Add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, which helps create fluffier grains.
  • Use low-sodium broth if you need to control the salt content.
  • For extra flavor, substitute half the butter with brown butter (cook the butter until the milk solids turn brown before adding garlic).

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