Compliment Rice Side Dish
Elevate your meal with this flavorful and aromatic Compliment Rice Side Dish, the perfect companion to any main course! This easy recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with the rich flavors of sautéed onion, garlic, and a buttery olive oil blend. Infused with hints of fresh parsley and seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper, this side dish can be taken to the next level by swapping water for chicken broth for an extra punch of savory depth. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, this versatile rice dish is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled veggies, or your favorite protein for a crowd-pleasing addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 medium onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth (optional, in place of water)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well and set aside.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and finely chop half of a medium onion. Set both aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the saucepan. Stir the rice in the butter and oil mixture for 1-2 minutes to toast it slightly and coat it in flavor.
Carefully pour in the water (or chicken broth for extra flavor) and add the salt and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer on low for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice rest, still covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Transfer the rice to a serving dish and serve warm alongside your favorite main course. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic rice side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2924 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 396 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.
