Garlic Herb Rice
Garlic Herb Rice is a simple side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. A mixture of fresh herbs, garlic and butter make this easy dish loaded with flavor and perfect to accompany any meal!
Let’s face it…sometimes dinners can get boring. And when the main dish seems kind of blah, the thought of a side dish might seem even worse.
You might think that since I’m a full-time food blogger that I lead a glamorous dinner life every night. Well, not to burst your bubble, but I don’t. If anything, I’m testing dinner recipes at 10am and then heating it up for leftovers (or not eating the recipe at all in case it failed). And the thought of making a side dish? That usually goes by the wayside.
But, not anymore, friends! I’ve been on a mission to up my side dish game, and that starts with simple ingredients and hardly any prep time. After all, easy recipes are what I’m all about!
So tell me…what’s your favorite side dish? While I’m partial to roasted veggies, rice doesn’t fall far behind. Especially when I want something that’s ready in no time.
When I was shopping at Walmart last week, I found Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice. Have you tried it? This convenient BPA-free boil-in bag is ready in just 10 minutes, delivering delicious rice or quinoa every time. You’ll never have to sacrifice on quality again. And there’s no mess involved and the rice can be prepared on the stove or in the microwave. How nice does that sound?
Garlic Herb Rice is a simple side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. A mixture of fresh herbs, garlic and butter make this easy dish loaded with flavor and perfect to accompany any meal!
And if you’ve been hanging around here long enough, then you know I’m all about garlic. In fact, most of my side dishes (and main dishes) have garlic and some kind of herb in them. It just makes everything taste that much better! And with this garlic butter rice, you can bet that the flavors are off-the-charts delicious.
Ingredients for Garlic Herb Rice
Not sure how to spice up white rice? This garlic, herb and butter rice is the answer! This is essentially a seasoned white rice recipe that comes together in no time!
Here’s what you’ll need to make garlic and herb rice:
- Success® Boil-in-Bag White Rice (or plain white rice)
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
- Salt and pepper
How to make Garlic Herb Rice
This garlic rice is not just loaded with buttery, herby goodness, but it’s also a breeze to prepare. I’m talking about a no-fuss, super simple side dish that will shock you at how easy (and tasty) it is.
- To start, you’ll want to prepare the rice according to the package directions, either on the stove or in the microwave.
- As the rice is cooking, melt some butter in a large skillet and then add some chopped garlic. Be careful not to cook the garlic too long, as it will burn.
- Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet, along with some fresh rosemary and thyme.
- Stir everything together, ensuring the rice is coated with the garlic butter. Then, fluff with a fork, drizzle with extra butter (if desired), and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Easy-peasy and oh-so delicious, friends! One bite of this garlic herb rice recipe and your tastebuds will thank you. The buttery garlic mixture and fresh herbs give the rice the perfect amount of flavor, without being too overpowering.
Can I Use Dried Herbs?
Yes! I prefer using fresh herbs in my cooking, but I know not everyone keeps fresh herbs on hand. If that’s the case, you can substitute dried herbs in this recipe (see the recipe card below for exact measurements).
Can I Prep This in Advance?
Definitely! This seasoned rice side dish lasts up to 5 days in the fridge and reheats very well. Make sure to reheat it with a splash of water to prevent the rice from drying out.
Tips for Making Herb and Butter Rice
- If you can’t find Success® Boil-in-Bag White Rice where you live, you may substitute 2 cups dry white rice. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- I used fresh rosemary and thyme in this recipe, but you’re welcome to experiment with other fresh herbs.
- I prefer using unsalted butter and then seasoning the rice with salt and pepper. This way, I can control the amount of salt in this side dish.
So, grab those ingredients and head to the kitchen to whip up this garlic rice recipe. It makes the best side dish for those parties, get-togethers, or family dinners.
Looking for more rice side dishes?
Garlic Herb Rice
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Boil-in-Bag White Rice, (or 2 cups of dry white rice)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, (approximately 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped OR 1½ teaspoons dried rosemary)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, (OR 1½ teaspoons dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley and melted butter, for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare Success® Boil-in-Bag White Rice or regular rice according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet. Add chopped garlic and cook for one minute, being careful not to burn.
- Once boil-in-bag rice is cooked, add to skillet, along with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, ensuring the butter mixture coats the rice.
- Fluff rice with a fork and then top with fresh parsley and more melted butter, if desired.
It’s the perfect side for lots of recipe! I love rice 🙂
Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Mary!
This recipe looks super yummy, but ummm…I think your nutritional info is a tad off. It says it has 1g of carbs, 1g fiber. That would make it zero net carbs. It’s rice. It’s a CARB. Also, 81 cal? For what, a teaspoon?
Thanks for the info, Danielle! It is just an estimate based on a nutritional calculator so it may not be accurate.