Garlic Butter Parmesan Rice
Enjoy this easy-to-make Garlic Butter Parmesan Rice, bursting with flavor and cooked all in one pot! It makes a great side dish for chicken, steak, or seafood.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water you can also use chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics. Set a Dutch oven or a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Stir in the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Add rice and liquids. Stir in the rice and mix it around to coat it evenly with the melted butter. Stir in the milk, water, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cheese and spinach. Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese, baby spinach, and 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Rest, then serve. Remove from heat; cover and let it stand for 3 minutes. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Avoid Burning the Garlic: Stir the garlic to keep the flavor fresh and to prevent bitterness.
- Stir the Rice: Prevents the rice from sticking and ensures even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3370IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 1mg
