Garlic Parmesan Rice: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Garlic Parmesan Rice is a simple, comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese, making it an easy side that pairs perfectly with any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the rice, stirring to coat in the garlic butter.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg