Description
This garlic rice brings bold flavors with simple prep. Combining nutty toasted rice with buttery garlic, it’s the perfect quick side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large cloves garlic divided
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter use olive oil or vegan butter
- 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed well with cold water
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- chopped fresh parsley or chives optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the garlic by slicing 4 cloves thinly and grating the remaining 2 cloves into a paste.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook until golden brown, then transfer the garlic chips to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Add rinsed rice to the pot, stirring until toasted and coated with butter. Then stir in grated garlic for another 20-30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and add salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, then place the lid on top. Let sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with reserved garlic chips and parsley.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
Feel free to add some vegetables like peas or carrots for added flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg