Name: Buttered Rice with Garlic and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups long-grain white rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; kosher salt; black pepper

Buttered Rice with Garlic and Thyme

weeknightcomfort-foodside-dish

5 minPrep20 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1½ cupslong-grain white rice
3 cupschicken broth
3 tablespoonsbutter
4 clovesgarlic
4 sprigsfresh thyme
·kosher salt
·black pepper

Prep

01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
02
Measure out 1 1/2 cups rice and 3 cups chicken broth.

Method

01
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
02
Add the rice and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
03
Pour in the chicken broth, add the thyme sprigs, and bring to a boil.
04
Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
05
Remove from heat, discard thyme sprigs, and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Spice Tips

For deeper flavor, add a pinch of white pepper or nutmeg along with the butter in step 5. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish nicely. For a hint of warmth, stir in 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.