Buttery Onion Rice Side That Instantly Elevates Any Meal Recipe
This Buttery Onion Rice Side is a simple yet flavorful dish that enhances any meal with its rich buttery taste and tender onions. Using basic ingredients like rice, chicken broth, and butter, this recipe is an easy-to-make, comforting side perfect for everyday dinners or meal prepping. The rice is cooked to fluffy perfection with savory sautéed onions, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Broth
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
Flavoring
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, which should take about 4-5 minutes. This step develops the onion’s sweetness and adds rich flavor to the rice.
- Toast Rice: Add the rice to the pan with the sautéed onions. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes so the rice gets lightly toasted and coated with the buttery onion mixture.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir briefly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer gently for 18-20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the broth and is tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for a few minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Adding fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro can enhance flavor and presentation.
- This rice stores well and is great for meal prepping; keep it refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
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