This is my go-to Garlic Rice recipe that I make at least once a week! It’s buttery, packed with flavor, so easy to make and the perfect addition to all of your favorite meals!

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Ingredients and Notes

Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter to sauté the aromatics and add a little buttery flavor to the rice. Don’t want to use butter? Swap it for olive oil instead (I do this often) and it’ll still be delicious!
Garlic: we’re using five whole garlic cloves to add that delicious garlic flavor to the rice. Feel free to add more if you’re a garlic lover, like me!
Green Onion: also known as scallions, these give the rice the best flavor.
Rice: I use Basmati rice, but any long-grain white rice will work for this recipe. Just make sure to rinse and drain it well before you begin.
Broth: I use a combination of water and broth for more flavorful rice. I prefer low-sodium chicken broth for this recipe, but vegetable broth will also work.
Salt: you’ll need this to flavor the rice.

How to Make a Buttery Garlic Rice Recipe

Sauté. Melt the butter in a pot, and sauté the garlic and green onion. Then, add the rice, and toast just until it’s lightly browned.
Cook. Stir in the chicken broth, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat.
Serve. Let the rice stand and steam (off the heat). Then, remove the lid, fluff it with a fork, and add a sprinkle of green onion before serving.

How to Store

Once cool, you can transfer leftover garlic butter rice to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or, freeze for up to 6 months.

To serve, thaw frozen rice in the refrigerator overnight. Then, reheat it in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth as needed to freshen it back up.

A Few of My Favorite Ways to Use Garlic Butter Rice

This might be one of the most versatile recipes I’ve ever made! It works wonderfully as a base for grain bowls, sprinkled over salads, added to wraps, burritos, rice bakes, and so much more.

If you’re looking for inspiration, some of my favorite ways to put it to use are with:

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Garlic Rice

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Author: Ashlea Carver
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Sides
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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This is my go-to Garlic Rice recipe that I make at least once a week! It’s buttery, packed with flavor, so easy to make and the perfect addition to all of your favorite meals!

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup sliced green onion, plus more for garnish
2 cups basmati rice (or another long grain white rice), rinsed and drained
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the butter and melt.
Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and green onion and sauté until the garlic is a light golden brown.
Next, add the rice to the pan and stir until well combined and covered in the butter. Toast for 30 seconds to a minute, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken broth, water, and salt to the pan and stir until combined.
Bring the rice to a boil and then cover with a lid and turn the heat to low.
Cook the rice for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat, with the lid on, and allow the rice to continue to steam for 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and then garnish with additional green onion before serving!