GERD Friendly Herbed Butter Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and finished with a pat of butter, this simple rice dish is the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug without any of the ingredients that tend to set off reflux. Managing GERD often means giving up bold, acidic, or heavily spiced dishes, but that doesn't mean dinner has to be bland or boring. Long-grain white rice is one of the most reliably gentle staples you can build a meal around, and the technique here — a slow, covered simmer followed by a proper rest — gives you perfectly tender, separate grains every time. A little unsalted butter folded in at the end adds richness without the heavy fat load of cream-based sauces, and the fresh parsley and chives bring brightness and color without any of the garlic or onion that can trigger symptoms. Optional basil keeps things flexible depending on your personal tolerances. It comes together in under 30 minutes and serves four, making it an easy weeknight side that pairs beautifully with simply cooked proteins or steamed vegetables.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Ingredient noteThough high-fat foods can worsen reflux, this recipe has only a small amount of butter (~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving), making it likely fine for many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly slicedIngredient note
Fresh chives are the mildest of the onion family, and only a small amount is used here. That is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid fresh chives, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 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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