Description
Golden Onion Butter Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with long-grain white rice, sautéed onions, and butter, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion is translucent and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the rice with the butter and onion mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing some diced bell peppers or mushrooms along with the onions.
- To make it a complete meal, stir in cooked chicken or shrimp just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg