Description
A simple and flavorful garlic herb rice dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat butter or oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add rice and stir to coat with the butter and garlic.
- Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs if available for better flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg