Oven Toasted Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and aromatic Oven Toasted Rice, a simple yet elegant recipe that transforms humble long-grain white rice into a golden, nutty delight. This dish starts by toasting rice in melted butter alongside sautéed onions and garlic, bringing an irresistible depth of flavor to every bite. Simmered to tender perfection in low-sodium chicken broth, it’s oven-baked for easy, hands-off cooking. With just a handful of pantry staples and a touch of fresh parsley for garnish, this versatile rice is perfect for pairing with anything from roasted chicken to grilled vegetables. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a foolproof way to make your dinner unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the drained rice to the skillet and toast it for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice turns a light golden brown and emits a nutty aroma.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the salt and black pepper, stirring once more.
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Bake the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1330 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% | |
*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.
