Description
Garlic parmesan rice brings Mediterranean comfort to your dinner table with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, aromatic side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 8 ounces (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cleanse rice thoroughly under cool running water using a fine mesh strainer, allowing excess water to drain completely.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy, then add minced garlic and sauté for 45-60 seconds until fragrant and just turning golden.
- Pour rice into the garlic-infused butter, stirring to coat grains evenly. Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper, then increase heat to bring liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow rice to cook undisturbed for 17-19 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- After cooking time, remove pan from heat and let stand covered for 3-4 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking rice.
- Uncover and gently fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, using a fork to fluff and separate rice grains while distributing ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to ensure fluffy texture and prevent clumping during cooking.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic from jars.
- Consider toasting rice in butter before adding liquid to enhance nutty undertones and create deeper flavor profile.
- Try different cheese variations like pecorino or asiago for unique taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg