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Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice That Elevates Your Weeknight Dinners

This Garlic Butter Rice recipe transforms plain rice into an aromatic delight, perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati works too if you prefer something nutty.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Swap for vegetable broth if vegetarian.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic (minced) Sauté in butter for milder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Combine the drained rice, chicken broth, minced garlic, butter, and salt in the rice cooker pot.
  3. Close the lid and select the white rice cooking function. Cook for 10-15 minutes without opening the lid.
  4. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff with a fork or rice paddle.
  5. Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, follow the tips about rinsing rice and keeping the lid closed during cooking.

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