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Garlic Butter Rice is a simple and delicious side dish that goes with almost anything! It’s vegetarian and absolutely delicious. It’s buttery and garlicky rice that checks all the boxes of deliciousness.
The Perfect Side for Any Meal
White rice is one of those side dishes that goes well with almost anything. It is like a blank canvas that can become boring if not well seasoned, especially if you eat it plain all the time.
Today’s recipe is all about making plain white rice more interesting. This rice recipe goes with everything! From Italian to Western, Mediterranean to French recipes! We can’t think of a single dish that this doesn’t go well with.
You could eat spoonfuls straight from the pot because it’s so well-seasoned and flavorful. Yes, it really is that good!
If you are vegetarian, this rice dish goes perfectly with Perfectly Boiled and Seasoned Broccoli and Roasted Mixed Vegetables with Garlic. It also goes perfectly with a bowl of salad.
Wanna make it heartier? Then you must try it with Seasoned Air Fried Rotisserie Chicken, Baked Cumin Chicken and Potatoes, Grilled Chicken Tikka (Tandoori Chicken), or Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe.
Garlic Butter Rice Recipe Ingredients
Rice: I recommend using long grain rice for the best results. You could also use Basmati or Jasmine rice.
Water: In this recipe I use water, however, you can substitute vegetable or chicken broth. Make sure to use low sodium broth or your rice will be too salty.
Butter: I use unsalted butter. If you’re using salted butter, make sure to just cut back slightly on salt added.
Olive Oil: Adds flavor to your rice.
Garlic: Garlic is the key ingredient in this rice recipe. Feel free to use more or less garlic according to your personal preferences.
Bouillon Cube: Adding a bouillon cube will give the dish more flavor. If you’re vegetarian, use a vegetarian bouillon cube.
Salt: to taste
Parsley: Add some parsley on top for garnish (optional). Dried parsley ca be used in place of fresh, just use a teaspoon.
See the recipe card for quantities
One Pot Does It All!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
Allow rice to cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Microwave buttery rice on high for 2 minutes, then turn the container over and heat for another minute, or until hot.
Yes! It is a fantastic way to get some meal planning done. You can double the recipe and serve half for dinner, then freeze the rest for later.
Variations
- Lemon rice: For lemon garlic butter rice replace 2 1/2 tablespoons water with fresh lemon juice. Also for stronger lemon flavor you can add 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
- Heartier rice: If you want to make it more of a main dish you can finish with a cooked protein such as adding some cooked shredded rotisserie chicken at the end, or cooked chick peas.
- Herby rice: Finish with herbs such as green onions or chives.
- Extra garlicky rice: Want even more garlic flavor? Use 2 tablespoons garlic.
Vegetarian and Utterly Delicious
Tips for the Perfect Garlic Butter Rice
If you’ve been looking for a delicious and EASY rice recipe for a side dish, you’ve come to the right place! To ensure that it’s fantastic, follow these guidelines:
Although the recipe calls for water, you can substitute chicken or vegetable broth. Make sure to use low sodium broth or your rice will be too salty. Simply adjust the amount of salt if using regular broth.
I recommend using long grain rice to get fluffy rice with an amazing flavor. You could also use Jasmine or Basmati rice.
Don’t be tempted to peek into the rice while it’s cooking. Keep the lid on to allow the steam to work its magic!
Like your rice more cheesy? Simply top the finished rice with parmesan cheese.
Vegan? Simply use vegan butter. Make it as buttery as you like, but don’t go overboard or the rice will become greasy.
Replace the chopped parsley with green onions.
An Amazing Complement to Any Meal
Steps to Prep the perfect Garlic Butter Rice
First, wash and rinse the rice, then soak for 10 minutes in warm water and drain.
Next, in a medium pot on medium high heat, at the 2 tablespoons of butter, olive oil, and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about two minutes.
Then, add and they washed and drained rice followed by the 3 cups of water and one bullion cube.
After that, gently sir and medium heat until the bouillon cube has melted then higher the heat to high for one minute. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer. Cook the rice for 15-20 minutes.
Once the rice is cooked remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
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- Cajun Rice
- Easy Kabsa with Beef Shanks
- Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice-Hashweh
- Perfect White Vermicelli Rice
- Sweet Potato Cajun Rice Bowl
- Chinese Mushroom Chicken over Beef Hotlink Rice
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Flavorful Garlic Butter Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bouillon cube, optional
- salt, if needed or as desired
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- First, wash and rinse the rice, then soak for 10 minutes in warm water and drain.
- Next, in a medium pot on medium high heat, at the butter olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about two minutes.
- Then, add and they washed and drained rice followed by the 3 cups of water and one bullion cube.
- After that, gently sir and medium heat until the bouillon cube has melted then higher the heat to high for one minute. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer. Cook the rice for 15 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Notes
- Although the recipe calls for water, you can substitute chicken or vegetable broth. Make sure to use low sodium broth or your rice will be too salty. Simply adjust the amount of salt if using regular broth.
- We recommend using long grain rice for the best results. You could also use Basmati or Jasmine rice.
- Don’t be tempted to peek into the rice while it’s cooking. Keep the lid on to allow the steam to work its magic!
- Like your rice more cheesy? Simply top the finished rice with parmesan cheese..
- Vegan? Simply use vegan butter. Make it as buttery as you like, but don’t go overboard or the rice will become greasy.
- Replace the chopped parsley with green onions.
