Buttery Seasoned Rice

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is high in protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

salt

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: spices

Using herbs can enhance flavor without sodium.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Frozen vegetables retain nutrients and are often cheaper.

Place all Rice ingredients in a large saucepan and give it a stir.

Bring to simmer over medium high heat (edges bubbling, entire surface rippling), put the lid on and turn stove down to medium low (LOW for strong stoves). It should be simmering gently.

Cook for 13 minutes - do not lift lid!

Tilt pot then QUICKLY peek to ensure all water is absorbed.

Remove from stove, stand 10 minutes with lid on.

Add butter and fluff rice with a rubber spatula. Serve!

Storage - please read Note 4.

Rice cooker - Same ingredients, water and rice ratio. Pop it all in your rice cooker and cook per manufacturer directions, stir through butter at end.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: