Garlic Parmesan Rice

Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, this garlic parmesan rice is full of bold flavors and is a great accompaniment to your favorite mains.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice (210g)
1 tablespoon salted butter
3 garlic cloves (sliced / roughly chopped)
black pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated parmesan (45g)

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a pan on a medium heat.
Add the garlic to the butter, along with a pinch or two of black pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic starts to soften.
Add the cooked rice back to the pot, along with the grated parmesan.
Stir to combine and coat the rice.
Serve with a parsley garnish if desired.

Notes

Rinse your rice under cold running water before cooking it. This helps to remove the starch so that your grains don't clump together.
Take care not to overcook your rice. Taste it when it is cooking and drain before it is soft and mushy.
The strength of the garlic flavor depends on how finely you chop your garlic, minced garlic has a much more powerful flavor than sliced.

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