Macadamia Nutted Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this luxurious Macadamia Nutted Rice recipe, a delightful blend of nutty richness, aromatic herbs, and buttery sautéed onions. Perfectly fluffy long-grain white rice forms the base, while toasted macadamia nuts add a satisfying crunch and depth of flavor. Infused with the warmth of garlic and finished with fresh parsley, this dish is both simple and elegant, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled seafood, or hearty vegetable mains. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup (chopped) yellow onion
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rinsed rice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the macadamia nuts until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Once the rice has finished cooking, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the onion and garlic mixture. Gently stir to combine.
Add the toasted macadamia nuts, chopped parsley, remaining salt, and black pepper to the rice. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*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.
