Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates simple ingredients into a culinary delight. The luscious blend of caramelized onions, rich butter, and aromatic herbs transforms ordinary rice into a flavor-packed side or main course that will impress family and friends. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish invites warmth and laughter to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent and caramelized (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once the onions are golden brown, add minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in long-grain rice to coat with the onion mixture. Gradually add beef broth while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender; avoid lifting the lid frequently.
- Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg