Description
This French Onion Butter Rice is the perfect easy dinner side dish for any night of the week. Fluffy long-grain rice is simmered in broth and layered with golden caramelized onions and butter, making it one of the best comforting food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner side, healthy-ish comfort food, or easy recipe for meal prep, this one-skillet dish checks all the boxes. It’s simple, affordable, and packed with flavor — perfect for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and beyond.
Ingredients
1 cup white long-grain rice
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 cups beef or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add uncooked rice and toast in the butter-onion mixture for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Pour in the broth, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley or thyme before serving.
Notes
For best results, caramelize onions slowly—don’t rush this step.
Use low-sodium broth to better control salt levels.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra depth and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, healthy side dish, comfort food, rice recipe, caramelized onions