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Buttered Corn Rice

Buttered Corn Rice - Comforting Flavor for Every Table

Buttered Corn Rice is a delightful vegetarian side that marries sweet corn with fluffy rice, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Medium Grain Rice Can substitute with jasmine or basmati.
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Use broth for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Vegetarian option: use vegetable bouillon.
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted can be used to control saltiness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder is a substitute.
  • 1 medium Finely Diced White Onion Yellow onion or shallots can be used.
For Sweetness & Color
  • 10 ounces Frozen Corn Fresh corn off the cob is a great alternative.
  • to taste Chopped Parsley Optional garnish.
  • to taste Sliced Green Onion Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and salted butter over medium-low until melted and foamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté for 30 seconds until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Stir in medium grain rice; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until rice turns golden brown.
  4. Add frozen corn, then pour in boiling water and stir in chicken bouillon; combine well.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in garnishes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the rice to rest covered is essential for fluffiness. Use a fork to fluff the rice to keep it light. Substitute broth for extra flavor and use vegetable bouillon for vegetarian options.

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