Thanksgiving Butter Rice Recipe: A Buttery Delight for Your Holiday Table
This butter rice recipe is warm, hearty, and buttery. It's even better when paired with side dishes. Check it out.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Butter
- ½ cup Yellow onion finely diced
- 1 ½ cups White rice long-grain
- 3 cups Chicken stock
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black pepper
- 2 Bay leaves
Instructions
- Start by melting butter in a large pan.
- Add the onion and saute until tender, which should only take a few minutes.
- Add the rice, and toss to coat in butter.
- Pour the chicken stock and give the mixture a good stir, before seasoning the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Finally, add the bay leaves, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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Notes
- The rice — Remember to rinse the rice in a fine sieve and drain well afterward. This butter rice recipe is great, but only if followed carefully.
- The seasonings — Salt and black pepper get the job done, but that doesn’t mean you should stop there. Add more seasonings according to your taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Thanksgiving Butter Rice Recipe: A Buttery Delight for Your Holiday Table
Amount per Serving
Calories
800
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
1288
mg
56
%
Potassium
631
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
161
g
54
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
25
g
28
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
18
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
148
mg
15
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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