Company's Coming Rice

Elevate your side dish game with "Company's Coming Rice," a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for entertaining or transforming an ordinary meal into something special. This hearty yet elegant rice dish features fluffy long-grain white rice infused with the aromatic blend of garlic, onion, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. Toasted rice adds a subtle nutty depth, while diced carrots and sweet peas bring pops of color and texture. Simmered to perfection in savory chicken or vegetable broth, each forkful is tender, fragrant, and irresistible. Finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under 35 minutes and is sure to impress guests or brighten up weeknight dinners. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a standalone centerpiece, "Company's Coming Rice" is your go-to side for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium carrot, diced small
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

In a large saucepan or medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it in the butter. Toast the rice for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it gives off a slightly nutty aroma.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), then add the dried thyme, bay leaf, diced carrot, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.

Step 9

Discard the bay leaf and gently fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 10

Stir in the frozen peas, letting the residual heat warm them through.

Step 11

Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1773.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1014.6

Total Fat 28.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 5892.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1236.3mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 64.1%