Oven Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this effortlessly delicious Oven Rice recipe! Featuring fragrant basmati rice baked to perfection in a flavorful combination of chicken or vegetable broth, golden sautéed onions, and garlic, this dish is both comforting and sophisticated. The secret lies in baking the rice in the oven, which ensures perfectly fluffy grains and frees up your stovetop for other dishes. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal effort, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dinner party addition. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, and serve alongside your favorite entrées for an instant classic. Tagged with keywords like "baked rice," "easy side dish," and "fluffy oven rice," this recipe brings convenience and flavor together perfectly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a large, oven-safe baking dish, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat on the stovetop (alternatively, use a pan and then transfer to the dish).
Add the finely chopped onion to the melted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the dish. Stir to coat the rice evenly in the butter.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the steam.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Remove the foil, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly cooked oven rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 5402 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*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.
