Golden Onion Butter Rice Recipe
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Rich and Savory Golden Onion Butter Rice that is sure to please your taste buds. This dish boasts a golden hue from caramelized onions and a buttery richness that pairs perfectly with the tender grains of rice.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Rice:
Onion Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Broth and Seasonings:
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Sauté Onions: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast Rice: Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Cook Rice: Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and Garnish: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Golden Onion Butter Rice, Savory Rice, Caramelized Onion Rice