Easy Garlic Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Garlic Rice recipe—a fragrant, buttery dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring fluffy cooked white rice infused with the rich aroma of toasted garlic, this quick and simple side dish is elevated with a touch of olive oil, butter, and a perfect seasoning blend of salt and black pepper. Whether served alongside grilled meats, stir-fries, or enjoyed on its own, this garlic rice delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Garnish with fresh parsley for an optional pop of color and freshness, and watch it become your go-to recipe for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing side. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe is a lifesaver for whipping up a satisfying dish in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Once the butter is melted and the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic.
Cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and turns lightly golden. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the cooked white rice to the skillet and stir well, making sure the garlic is evenly distributed throughout the rice.
Season the rice with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the garlic rice to a serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley for extra flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple, tasty garlic rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% | |
*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.
