Wine Rice

Transform your everyday rice into a gourmet masterpiece with this aromatic Wine Rice recipe. Infused with the sophisticated flavors of dry white wine, buttery shallots, and fresh thyme, this dish elevates a simple staple into a luxurious side. Toasting the long-grain white rice in olive oil and butter creates a nutty base, while simmering it in chicken or vegetable stock ensures a perfectly tender texture. Finished with a touch of fresh parsley for brightness, this elegant yet easy recipe pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pan-seared seafood, or sautéed vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect combination of comfort and sophistication for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: Wine Rice recipe, flavorful rice side dish, white wine rice, gourmet rice recipes, easy rice recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened but not browned.

Step 4

Stir in the rice and thyme leaves, coating the rice grains evenly with the oil and butter mixture. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly translucent around the edges.

Step 5

Pour in the dry white wine and stir. Allow the wine to come to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has been absorbed by the rice.

Step 6

Add the chicken or vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and fully absorb any remaining moisture.

Step 9

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, being careful not to mash the grains. Transfer the wine rice to a serving dish.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm as a side dish to complement chicken, seafood, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(765.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	649.4

Total Fat 27.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 2487.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.3mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 392.8mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 50.0%