herb & butter rice
This Herb & Butter Rice is a delicious side dish to add to your folder. It only uses fresh ingredients making it healthier than the ones in the box!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinse thoroughly and drained
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1 large clove garlic, pressed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make herb & butter rice
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Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter, basmati and orzo. Stir well and sauté until the rice turns brown, about 7 minutes, stirring often. To this add, red onions, celery and pressed garlic; sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 2Pour in chicken broth and season with Herbes de Provence, basil, cayenne pepper, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 17 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
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Step 3Remove from the heat and fluff rice with a fork. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings
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Step 4To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVOXR9RQx8
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Category:
Rice Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#easy recipe
Keyword:
#American Food
Keyword:
#american cuisine
Keyword:
#healthy side dish
Keyword:
#side dish recipe
Keyword:
#American recipe
Keyword:
#orzo pasta side dish
Keyword:
#basmati side dish
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