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Garlic Butter Rice
Garlic Butter Rice is the perfect side dish for dinner! A simple mix of butter, sautéed onion, garlic, and chicken broth gives this rice tons of great flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter, divided
- ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dry long-grain white rice
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, minced for garnish
Instructions
- Melt one tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons butter, in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup yellow onion, and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced 4 cloves garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in the 3 cups chicken broth and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add 2 cups dry long-grain white rice and stir once, cover with a lid then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.