Garlic Butter Brown Rice - Flavorful and Easy Recipe

Brown Rice with Butter and Garlic - Garlic Butter Rice makes an awesome side for dinner! Just mix together some butter, sautéed onions, garlic, and chicken broth, and you've got a rice dish packed with flavor.

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Take your regular rice to the next level with this simple yet amazing recipe. This delicious recipe is easy to make and adds an aromatic flavor, making it perfect for any dish.

It's super easy to make and absolutely delicious! This family-favorite dish will quickly become a staple at your dinner table. Packed with rich buttery garlic flavors, it’s so delicious you could enjoy it as a side to many different proteins or on its own!

We made this recipe with long grain brown rice, but long grain white rice will work perfectly as well. Now, let's make this easy garlic buttered brown rice recipe.

Ingredients

For this rice with butter recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of brown rice
• 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth - may need more
• 3 tablespoons Irish butter divided
• 4-5 cloves of garlic - minced
• 1/4 cup yellow onion or shallots - finely chopped
• Salt and freshy ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Follow these simple steps to prepare your garlic buttered brown rice:

1. Sautee the Onions and Garlic:

Start by melting a tablespoon of butter in a big saucepan over medium heat. Add in the chopped yellow onion or shallots and cook it until it’s nice and soft, which should take around 3-4 minutes. Next, add in the minced garlic and sauté it for about 30 seconds to a minute until it smells amazing.

2. Cook the Rice:

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice, give it a quick stir, cover it up, and turn the heat down to low. Let it simmer until the liquid is soaked up, which should take about 35-40 minutes. Check the rice and see if you like the texture. If you prefer to cook it longer, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more broth and simmer until you reach the consistency you prefer.

3. Combine and Serve:

Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Finally, mix in the other two tablespoons of butter and fluff the rice with a fork. Top it off with some fresh parsley, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

RECIPE NOTES: This recipe can be made with long grain white rice, basmati rice or jasmine rice. The texture may vary slightly depending on the rice you use. Make sure you follow the cooking instructions on the back of the rice, and you have the correct liquid to rice ratio.

There you have it—a simple yet flavorful garlic buttered brown rice recipe that will surely elevate your meals. Its rich, aromatic taste makes it an excellent side dish for various cuisines. Try it today and savor the deliciousness!

Fun Fact: September is National Rice Month!

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