Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice
A comforting and flavorful side dish inspired by Texas Roadhouse, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- Sauté the diced onion in melted butter over medium heat until soft.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne; stir for a minute.
- Stir in the rinsed rice for about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate chicken broth and soy sauce, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered on low heat for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork after letting it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a different flair, try adding fresh herbs or using vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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