Description
A delightful Herby Garlic Rice recipe that is aromatic and flavorful, perfect as a side dish for any meal. This dish combines fragrant garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon zest to elevate simple white rice into a culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs and Zest:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, dill, or a mix)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil or butter in a saucepan, add garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Cook rice: Add rice, water or broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender.
- Finish: Let sit covered, fluff with a fork, stir in herbs and lemon zest. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe works well with brown rice too—adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- Try adding scallions or chives for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
