Savory Herbed Rice

Transform your everyday side dish into an elegant delight with this Savory Herbed Rice recipe. Fluffy long-grain white rice is infused with rich flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a harmonious blend of fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary. A touch of lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy finish, perfectly balancing the earthy herbs. Cooked in a mix of butter and olive oil, this dish achieves the ideal light and aromatic texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate companion to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or a simple green salad. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, this easy, flavorful herbed rice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains evenly with the butter and oil mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the water and add salt and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

While the rice cooks, prepare the fresh herbs by finely chopping the parsley, thyme, and rosemary.

Step 9

After 15 minutes, check to ensure the rice has absorbed all the water. If not, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Once the rice is done, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in the chopped herbs and lemon zest.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(803.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	513.8

Total Fat 23.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 1351.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 110.2mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 296.1mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 52.6%