Beef Free Herbed Butter Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and finished with a generous knob of butter, this herbed rice is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show. Long-grain white rice is cooked using the classic absorption method — no draining, no guesswork — so every grain comes out separate and tender. Once the heat is off, a rest period under the lid lets the steam do its final work before the butter gets folded in, coating each grain in rich, glossy goodness. Fresh parsley and chives bring a bright, garden-fresh lift, and a handful of basil stirred in at the end adds a subtle sweetness if you're feeling it. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a simple vegetable stew, making it one of the most versatile recipes to have in your back pocket. The ingredient list is short and honest — nothing hidden, nothing processed — so it fits naturally into a kitchen that avoids beef without any substitutions or workarounds required.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, until the surface is bubbling and the water level has dropped just to the top of the rice, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
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