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
- 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 stir around to evenly coat with the melted butter. Stir in the milk, water, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese, baby spinach, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and serve.
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
