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Garlic Butter Rice

Buttery, garlicky rice – a perfect side for any meal, and so good you can eat it plain!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cloves garlic very finely sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola, grapeseed or other neutral flavored oil
  • 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted, divided
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼-½ cup sliced green onions
  • salt to taste
  • white pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic slices and saute, moving constantly, until golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  2. Pour out excess oil then return to the stove.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add garlic. Cook for 1 ½ minutes or until the garlic starts to turn light golden and the butter is well infused with garlic flavour.
  4. Add rice, stir to coat in garlic butter.
  5. Add broth, place lid on saucepan. Bring to a boil then immediately turn down to medium low.
  6. Cook for 12 – 15 minutes or until liquid is all absorbed by the rice. Tilt saucepan to check.
  7. Remove from stove but leave lid on. Rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Fluff with fork, transfer into serving bowl. Stir through remaining butter and scallions, or garnish as per photos. Sprinkle with crispy garlic, salt, and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374 (19%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 642mg (27%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 12.3mg (14%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374 19%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 642mg 27%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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