Description
Transform simple rice into a gourmet side dish with this French Onion Butter Rice recipe! Rich, buttery, and infused with the savory flavor of caramelized onions, this dish is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cuplong-grain white rice
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 1medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cupsbeef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/2 tspdried thyme
- 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions:In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Toast the Rice:Add the rice to the saucepan with the onions and stir to coat the grains in butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Add the rice to the saucepan with the onions and stir to coat the grains in butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Simmer:Pour in the beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Pour in the beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish & Serve:Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream before serving.
Use low-sodium broth to control the salt level.
This rice pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or as a stand-alone vegetarian dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 5g