Savory Herbed Rice
Transform your everyday side dish into an elegant delight with this Savory Herbed Rice recipe. Fluffy long-grain white rice is infused with rich flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a harmonious blend of fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary. A touch of lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy finish, perfectly balancing the earthy herbs. Cooked in a mix of butter and olive oil, this dish achieves the ideal light and aromatic texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate companion to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or a simple green salad. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, this easy, flavorful herbed rice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains evenly with the butter and oil mixture.
Pour in the water and add salt and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes.
While the rice cooks, prepare the fresh herbs by finely chopping the parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
After 15 minutes, check to ensure the rice has absorbed all the water. If not, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Once the rice is done, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in the chopped herbs and lemon zest.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*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.
