This recipe is
Quick and easy one-pot dish and more importantly it can be ready under 10 minutes if you use the instant pot.
Affordable and budget-friendly, perfect for any day of the week,
Flavourful, buttery, and delicious
Versatile: you can use any dried herbs you have on hand and any variety of white rice you are comfortable cooking with.
Gluten-free and can be made vegetarian or vegan by simply swapping the chicken broth for vegetable and the butter for plant-based butter.
Rice seasoning ideas (variations)
You can season rice however you like, mix up the herbs however you like to make it your own. If you would be using strong herbs or spices such as cumin or rosemary, make sure to start with a little then taste and adjust accordingly. In my own case, when I am not using parsley and chives, I simply use mixed herbs (as known here in the UK), Herbs de Provence, Italian seasoning, potato seasoning, or whatever herbs I have on hand. I also love to use herbs like savory, oregano, rosemary (last resort), or thyme. You can have this herb rice from the kitchen to the table in 30 minutes and that is from prep to finish. It is versatile and can be customized to taste. Whether you are cooking for one, a family, or a crowd, this recipe will not disappoint thanks to its affordable price point. Not only does it come out delicious every single time but it is so simple, that anyone can make it. Seasoned rice is perfect for meal prep and can easily be reheated throughout the week. Chicken bouillon: You can use liquid chicken stock or beef stock as well. Butter: I used slightly salted butter but you can use any you prefer, salted or unsalted, just make sure you adjust the overall salt you would be adding to the dish accordingly. Onions: substitute with onion powder Garlic: substitute with garlic powder Extra virgin olive oil: I love to use this oil as it adds extra flavor to rice, that said, you can use any type of cooking oil or flavorless oil you prefer. Dried parsley Dried chives Salt Dried green jalapeno for a little bit of heat, substitute with any other crushed chili flakes You can also add a spice blend along with the herbs if you want for extra flavor turmeric, sweet or smoked paprika are ways to add colors to the rice. If you are feeling adventurous, stir some homemade basil pesto sauce into your rice.
What to serve with seasoned rice
There are so many ways you can serve this rice! Here are a few of my favorites: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron pan on medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onions and saute until translucent and fragrant. Add chopped garlic and saute for about 30 seconds or so, keep an eye so it doesn’t burn. Add rinsed rice to the aromatic oil, stir for about 1 minute to toast, and release its nutty flavor, add chicken bouillon, chives, parsley, salt, dried chili, and stir. Add a knob of butter to the rice and stir until melted, turn off the heat and, place the lid back on the pot, leave the rice to stand for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve as desired. Garlic chicken thighs Honey garlic chicken thighs Baked bbq chicken Pesto butter salmon Easy baked chicken drumsticks Chicken and gravy Garlic mushroom chicken thighs Honey garlic pork chops Air fryer shrimps Shrimp stir fry
How to store cooked rice
If you have any leftover, seasoned herb rice, it can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze this rice for up to 3 months, make sure that it is completely cooled before storing it away.
How to reheat rice
It is important to reheat rice properly before consuming it to avoid the risk of food poisoning. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water, however, you choose to reheat your rice, make sure that is very hot and avoid reheating it more than once.
Tips
Bulk the rice up by adding mixed vegetables, technically turning it to fried rice.
If after 15 minutes and the rice is still hard and water dried off, add about ¼ cup of broth or water and continue to cook until the rice is tender. That said, don’t be tempted to add too much water if the rice as that can turn the rice from perfect fluffy rice to a mussy mess.
If you don’t have chicken bouillon, you can use beef bouillon or even vegetable bouillon.
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