Buttery Onion Rice Side That Elevates Any Meal Instantly
This Buttery Onion Rice is the perfect side dish that takes your dinner to the next level. Fluffy long-grain rice, rich butter, and sweet caramelized onions come together for a savory-sweet flavor that pairs with everything from roasted chicken to slow-cooked stews. It’s quick, comforting, and an easy recipe that fits perfectly into your dinner ideas, whether you need a weeknight side or a show-stopper for guests.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain basmati or jasmine rice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large yellow or sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 10-15 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- In a pot, bring broth to a gentle boil. Add rinsed rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork, fold in caramelized onions and remaining butter. Season with black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use sweet onions for extra caramelized flavor, but yellow onions work just as well. For richer flavor, substitute half the butter with ghee.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!