Description
A comforting and savory seasoned rice inspired by Texas Roadhouse, perfect as a side for grilled meats and barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Diced onions, chopped green bell peppers, pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: chop onions and bell peppers if using.
- In a pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add optional onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add rice, stirring for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Stir in broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier grains and adjust salt to taste due to soy sauce. Can be made ahead and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: seasoned rice, Texas Roadhouse, easy side dish, comfort food