Description
Experience the comforting warmth of fresh onion butter rice, a dish that brings together fluffy long-grain rice, sweet caramelized onions, and rich butter. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends. Serve it as a delightful side or elevate it as a main course topped with grilled chicken or roasted veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice and broth to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg