Garlic Butter Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Garlic Butter Rice Recipe
Description
This recipe features basmati rice cooked with both sliced and minced garlic incorporated in butter for a balance of nuttiness and sharp garlic aroma. Sliced garlic is gently sauteed until golden, then removed and used as a garnish, while minced garlic cooks briefly in the butter base before adding the rice and liquid. The rice simmers covered until tender, then is allowed to rest to finish steaming and achieve a fluffy texture.
Flavored with salt and black pepper, the result is rice infused with buttery garlic richness, accented by the crisp garlic slices and fresh green onions for a mild bite. The dish is straightforward but showcases the distinct layers that garlic and butter bring to a rice side.
Serving the rice with the reserved garlic slices on top preserves their texture and color. This rice pairs well with a variety of main dishes where a buttery, garlicky grain complements meats, vegetables, or sauces.
Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice
- 2 ¼ cups broth or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- green onion to serve, sliced
Instructions
- Cut half of the garlic cloves into thin slices. Mince the other half of the garlic.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, until it's golden. Reduce the heat if the butter begins to brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic from the pot.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and let it cook for 1 minute. Add the basmati rice, broth, salt, and pepper and stir the pot. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 12 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork then serve topped with the cooked sliced garlic and some green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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