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Garlic and Herb Rice

Garlic and herb rice is the perfect side dish for any occasion! The tasty combination of fragrant herbs, garlic, butter, and rice will add a delicious burst of flavor to your meal times. Ready in no time at all, this easy-to-make recipe will soon be your go-to side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, minced
  • ½ tablepoon basil fresh, minced
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh, minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano fresh, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the rice and garlic, stir to coat.
  3. Pour in the broth (or substitute water).
  4. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Watch it, but dont' stir or remove the lid.
  5. Once the rice is finished cooking, add the lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  6. Lightly stir to combine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.