Savory Rice with Herbs (Printable)
Rice cooked with aromatic herbs and vegetables for a flavorful, light side dish.
# What's Needed:
→ Rice & Liquids
01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
02 - 2 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 celery stalk, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Herbs & Seasonings
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Fats
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Warm olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Incorporate rice and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to lightly toast.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth; add bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; stir thoroughly.
06 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
07 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
08 - Discard bay leaf, fluff rice with a fork, stir in chopped parsley; adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- This rice is like a cozy hug with every bite, a simple secret to elevating any meal.
- It became my go-to when I wanted something comforting but still light and packed with flavor.
02 -
- Don’t skip letting the rice rest after cooking; it lets the grains steam gently, resulting in fluffier rice.
- I discovered that lightly toasting the rice before simmering deepens the flavor way beyond just boiling it in broth.
03 -
- I learned to adjust the cooking liquid slightly depending on your rice brand for perfect tenderness.
- The secret that makes all the difference is that final fold of fresh parsley—don’t rush it.