Description
Fluffy white rice gently cooked with garlic, butter, and herbs, creating a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat with butter and garlic.
- Add water, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice helps keep the grains fluffy.
- Letting the rice rest before fluffing improves texture.
- Adjust herbs to match the main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg