Mediterranean Butter Rice

Name: Mediterranean Butter Rice
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Unsalted butter 3 tbsp (45 g); Basmati rice 1 cup (190 g); Vegetable broth 2 cups; Salt ¼ tsp

perfect side dish to any main

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Serves 2
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Ingredients

	3 tbsp (45 g) Unsalted butter
	1 cup (190 g) Basmati rice white, uncooked, washed and drained
	2 cups Vegetable broth no salt, or chicken broth
	¼ tsp Salt

Nutritional information

529

calories

19.3g

fat

74.9g

carbohydrates

11.6g

protein

46mg

cholesterol

1181mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

3 tbsp (45 g) Unsalted butter
1 cup (190 g) Basmati rice
white, uncooked, washed and drained
2 cups Vegetable broth
no salt, or chicken broth
¼ tsp Salt

Mediterranean Butter Rice

Flavorful and delicious, this Mediterranean Butter Rice recipe is a comfort dish that will leave you feeling light. Nutty and floral white basmati rice enriched with just the right amount of butter and flavorful stock to perk up the dish. Simple and elegant, this butter rice recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with just pantry staples and a stovetop. The end result is a perfectly cooked, delicious and fluffy bowl of rice.

First, wash the rice. It may seem like an extra step, but it makes a big difference — especially with long-grain rice varieties. Rinsing the rice removes the surface starch that causes the rice to clump together as it cooks. Use a bowl to wash the rice by rinsing it in several changes of water until the water is clear. Then drain well in a fine-mesh strainer. Next, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the rice. Cook, stirring often, for about 30 seconds, and then pour in the broth. Season with salt, stir, and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low, then let the rice simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove the rice from heat and let it steam, keeping the pot covered, about 10 minutes. Gently fluff up the rice with a fork before serving and allow it to stand for a few minutes. Serve topped with extra butter, if you wish, and enjoy!

To make the Mediterranean Butter Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Mediterranean Butter Rice

1	Melt butter	1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
2	Add rice	1
Add 1 cup rice and stir for about 30 seconds just to separate the grains and break up the clumps.
3	Add broth and salt	1
Add in 2 cups no-salt vegetable or chicken broth and ¼ teaspoon salt, stir, and bring to a boil.
4	Cook	25
Once at a boil, turn the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit for about 10 minutes, keeping the pot covered.
5	Serve
To serve, fluff up the rice with a fork and let it stand for a few minutes. Serve topped with extra butter, if you wish, and enjoy!

This simple and elegant Mediterranean Butter Rice recipe is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes with just 4 pantry staples and a stovetop. If you make this delicious recipe, share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram — and don't forget to leave a comment below!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!