Heavenly French Onion Butter Rice Recipe You’ll Love Recipe
This Heavenly French Onion Butter Rice recipe combines caramelized yellow onions sautéed in butter with fragrant basmati rice simmered in vegetable broth and fresh thyme, resulting in a rich and flavorful side dish or main course that’s comforting and elegant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rice and Broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati preferred)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Onions and Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced yellow onions and sauté them for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and caramelized, developing deep sweetness and rich flavor.
- Toast the Rice: Add the long-grain basmati rice to the skillet with the caramelized onions and toast it for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until the rice is fragrant and lightly coated with butter.
- Simmer with Broth and Thyme: Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the rice. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat but keep the lid on, allowing the rice to steam for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted and evenly distributed, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Season and Serve: Adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the French onion butter rice hot as a flavorful side dish or main course.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use homemade vegetable broth or a high-quality store-bought broth.
- You can substitute basmati rice with jasmine or another long-grain variety if preferred.
- Caramelizing onions slowly over medium heat is key to unlocking their natural sweetness without burning.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives as a garnish for added color and aroma.
Keywords: French onion rice, butter rice, caramelized onions, basmati rice side dish, French cuisine, sautéed onions rice
