Turkey Free Herbed Butter Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and finished with a generous pat of butter, this herbed rice is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Long-grain white rice gets the full treatment here — a careful simmer, a proper rest with the lid on, and then a fork-fluff that coats every grain in melted butter before the fresh herbs go in. Parsley and chives bring a bright, grassy lift, and a handful of sliced basil can take it even further if you have it on hand. The technique is low-fuss but genuinely delivers: no peeking under the lid means perfectly steamed rice every single time. Because the whole dish is built from pantry staples and fresh herbs, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just clean, wholesome ingredients you can see and trust. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a buttery, herby companion on the plate.
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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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