Description
French Onion Butter Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy butter, caramelized onions, and fluffy rice to create a dish that warms your heart and tantalizes your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. With its rich flavor and inviting aroma, this dish will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati preferred)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted.
- Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg