Vegan Butter Rice
Elevate your mealtime with Vegan Butter Rice, a dairy-free twist on a classic comfort dish that’s rich, aromatic, and irresistibly fluffy. Crafted with fragrant long-grain white rice, creamy vegan butter, and a savory base of vegetable broth, garlic, and onions, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor in every bite. The rice is gently simmered to perfection, infused with buttery goodness and subtle seasoning from salt and pepper, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple, straightforward steps, Vegan Butter Rice is perfect as a side dish or the hero of your plant-based meal. Quick, easy, and loaded with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for vegan comfort food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the melted butter. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat in the buttery garlic and onion mixture, cooking for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and become fluffy.
Remove the lid, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy your Vegan Butter Rice as a delicious side or as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2579 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1116 mg | 24% | |
*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.
