Buttered Wine Rice
Elevate your side dish game with Buttered Wine Rice, a luxurious twist on classic rice pilaf that’s bursting with flavor. This recipe combines the richness of melted unsalted butter with the sophistication of dry white wine, creating fluffy long-grain rice infused with aromatic shallots, garlic, and a hint of umami from chicken or vegetable broth. The rice is lightly toasted for added nuttiness before being simmered to perfection, resulting in tender grains with a beautifully fragrant, buttery finish. Perfect as an elegant complement to roasted meats or seafood, this dish is equally satisfying as a standalone treat. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, Buttered Wine Rice strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and refinement—a must-try for any dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the shallot and garlic.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced shallot to the butter and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains in butter. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently.
Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow the rice to simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2489 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
