Garlic Butter Rice and Veggies Recipe

Garlic butter rice and veggies is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the savory flavors of garlic and butter with a medley of fresh vegetables and tender rice, creating a mouthwatering side dish or main course.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is incredibly versatile. You can easily customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences. Whether you choose to use carrot...

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
6 tablespoons salted butter, or more to taste
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas and corn
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Melt butter in a large frying pan or wok over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and frozen vegetables; fry until bacon is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.

Add cold rice and stir until rice is completely coated in butter. Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

190 cal.

Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 234mg
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 1g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 21mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 137mg

How to Make Garlic Butter Rice and Veggies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

190 cal.

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