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Garlic Butter Rice

Fluffy rice coated in melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. This is the simplest side dish that actually tastes like you tried.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
312
Protein
4g
Garlic Butter Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rice (white or brown)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil rice in salted water until cooked through, ~15 minutes for white rice.

  2. 2

    While rice cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, ~1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add cooked rice to the skillet and toss until every grain is coated in garlic butter.

  5. 5

    Stir in fresh parsley, taste for salt, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

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