Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a delectable side dish that elevates any meal with its luscious combination of creamy rice and sweetly caramelized onions. This comforting recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 medium sweet onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Toast the Rice: Push onions to one side of the skillet, add remaining butter and rice, coating each grain.
- Add Broth: Pour in broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff: Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then add thyme and fluff with a fork.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy warm alongside your favorite proteins or vegetables.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Enhance flavors by adding mushrooms or different herbs according to taste.
Ensure the onions are properly caramelized for maximum sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For vegetarian options, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. Enhance flavors by adding mushrooms or different herbs according to taste. Ensure the onions are properly caramelized for maximum sweetness.