Creamy French Onion Butter Rice
A comforting dish that combines caramelized onions and creamy Arborio rice for a luxurious meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 large Yellow Onions
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: In a heavy-duty saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions, and season with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Toast the rice: Stir in the Arborio rice, letting it toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the fresh thyme.
- Cook the rice: Cover and let cook for about 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with cheese: Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with additional thyme or cheese if desired, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Caramelize onions a day in advance. Cooking alternatives include air fryer or oven methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy rice, French onion, comfort food, side dish, vegetarian