Broth Simmered Rice

Transform your everyday rice into a flavorful masterpiece with this Broth Simmered Rice recipe! By toasting long-grain white rice in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil, then simmering it in chicken or vegetable broth, this dish takes on a rich, savory flavor that plain water-cooked rice simply can’t match. Seasoned with a touch of salt, a hint of black pepper, and finished with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley, this easy side dish pairs beautifully with almost any main course. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a sophisticated gathering, this recipe is a comforting upgrade to classic rice that you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it evenly in the fat.

Step 3

Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes slightly golden and aromatic.

Step 4

Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and stir in the salt and black pepper, if using.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 6

Simmer the rice on low heat for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.

Step 8

Uncover the rice, fluff it gently with a fork, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(712.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	519.8

Total Fat 27.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 2904.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48.1mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 166.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 45.5%