Description
Simple Butter Rice Pilaf is a fluffy, buttery side dish made with long-grain rice, sautéed onion, and savory broth. This easy stovetop recipe delivers comforting flavor with minimal ingredients and pairs beautifully with chicken, vegetables, or fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear and drain well.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add rice and toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff gently with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly for fluffy texture. Do not stir while simmering. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg