Description
Elevate your meals with this delectable Garlic Rice Side Dish, where fluffy grains of long-grain rice are infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile recipe is easy to customize and complements grilled meats or roasted vegetables beautifully. With each bite bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon or lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add rinsed rice to the pot and toast gently for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving, then stir in fresh herbs and citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg