Description
Garlic parmesan rice brings Mediterranean comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort. Creamy, cheesy grains infused with aromatic garlic create a perfect side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 8 ounces (237 ml) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (237 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium flame and melt butter until it becomes golden and aromatic, releasing a nutty fragrance that signals the perfect cooking temperature.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, gently sautéing until edges turn light brown and emit a rich, pungent scent that promises delectable flavor.
- Pour rice into the pan, allowing each grain to become coated with the buttery garlic essence before adding chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well integrated and evenly distributed throughout the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer quietly, transforming into a creamy, tender delight.
- Allow the rice to cook undisturbed for approximately 18-20 minutes, monitoring the liquid absorption and grain tenderness.
- Once the rice reaches a perfect consistency with most liquid absorbed, remove from heat and let it rest momentarily.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the warm rice, followed by a delicate scattering of chopped parsley.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork, incorporating the cheese and herbs to create a light, airy texture that promises a delicious side dish.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy while warm, letting the garlic and parmesan flavors dance on your palate.
Notes
- Perfectly toasts garlic in butter to release maximum flavor before adding rice, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent overseasoning.
- Stir rice occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution.
- Fresh parsley adds bright, fresh notes that complement the rich, cheesy texture.
- Gently fluff rice with a fork to maintain light, fluffy texture and prevent compacting.
- Serves best immediately while cheese is melted and rice is warm and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg