Go Back
–+ servings

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

Enter your email below and we will send it straight to your inbox. Plus you will get great new recipes from us every week!

savory garlic herb rice in a bowl with a spoon.

Garlic and Herb Rice

Melissa Griffiths
Elevate your family meals with this aromatic Garlic Herb Rice recipe that combines fresh herbs, butter, and perfectly fluffy grains - ready in just 30 minutes!
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, minced)
  • ½ tablepoon basil (fresh, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary (fresh, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano (fresh, minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the rice and garlic, stir to coat.
  • Pour in the broth (or substitute water).
  • Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Watch it, but dont' stir or remove the lid.
  • Once the rice is finished cooking, add the lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Lightly stir to combine and fluff with a fork.

Notes

  • The lemon zest might seem optional, but it provides a bright counterpoint to the rich butter and savory herbs. Use a microplane for the finest zest that distributes evenly throughout the dish.
  • For even more flavor, dice an onion finely and brown in oil or butter before adding the rice.
  • Resist the temptation to peek or stir while cooking! Each time you lift the lid, you release essential steam needed for proper cooking and texture.
  • Chicken broth creates a classic, rich flavor, but vegetable broth works wonderfully for a vegetarian option. For a unique twist, try using mushroom broth for an earthy depth of flavor that complements the herbs beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Please consider leaving a review!