Country Rice
Transform your dinner table with the hearty and flavorful charm of Country Rice, a one-pot wonder that’s as comforting as it is vibrant. This rustic dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in savory chicken broth with sautéed aromatics like yellow onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, bringing a medley of fresh flavors to every bite. A touch of smoked paprika and dried thyme infuses the rice with a warm, earthy depth, while the final addition of sweet peas and juicy cherry tomatoes adds bursts of color and freshness. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, serving as a satisfying main or versatile side. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, Country Rice is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that feels like a warm embrace on your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Set aside to drain.
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the chopped onion and diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the rice with the butter and spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Stir in the frozen peas and cherry tomatoes. Cover the saucepan again and let the residual heat warm the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Serve the Country Rice hot as a main dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2316 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
