Sweet Corn and Buttery Rice
A comforting dish combining sweet corn and buttery rice, perfect for busy weekdays and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 can sweet corn (drained)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Boil 2 cups of water (or broth) in a medium pot, adding salt if desired.
- Cook the rinsed rice in the boiling liquid, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the drained corn to the skillet and stir to coat, cooking until slightly caramelized.
- Combine the corn mixture with the cooked rice, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if using and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment by adding spices or other herbs for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: corn, rice, buttery recipe, comfort food, quick meal