Herb Margarine Rice
Herb Margarine Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed long-grain white rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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- 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the herb margarine. In a small bowl, combine the margarine, chopped fresh parsley, chives, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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- 4
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam further and become fluffy.
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- 5
Uncover the rice and add the prepared herb margarine mixture. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, ensuring the herb margarine is evenly incorporated throughout. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
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Herb Margarine Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed long-grain white rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the herb margarine. In a small bowl, combine the margarine, chopped fresh parsley, chives, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam further and become fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Uncover the rice and add the prepared herb margarine mixture. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, ensuring the herb margarine is evenly incorporated throughout. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.