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Quick Stovetop Garlic Butter Rice

Close-up of fluffy butter rice being lifted on a gold spoon, seasoned with pepper and herbs.
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Make flavorful, fluffy rice seasoned simply with butter and garlic on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the grains lightly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water and add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the liquid with beef consommé.
  • If you prefer a baked version, combine all ingredients in a casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.

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