Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegan option)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic.
- Add long-grain rice to the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth, thyme, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg