Garlic Butter Herb Rice (Printable)

Buttery herb rice with roasted mushrooms and garlic. Comforting, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

01 - 14 oz cremini or button mushrooms, quartered
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
06 - 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

→ Rice & Liquid

07 - 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
08 - 3 cups vegetable broth (or water)

→ Fats & Oils

09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss mushrooms with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and tender.
02 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain well.
03 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
04 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in the drained rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
06 - Add vegetable broth, thyme, remaining salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
08 - Fluff rice with a fork. Gently fold in roasted mushrooms, remaining 1 tbsp butter, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Those roasted mushrooms develop a depth of flavor that makes people think you spent hours over the stove.
  • The rice soaks up all that herb-infused butter, becoming fragrant and luxurious without much effort.
02 -
  • Crowding the mushrooms on the baking sheet will make them steam instead of roast, so give them breathing room.
  • Skipping the rice resting period often leads to mushy texture because the steam has not finished its work.
03 -
  • Tasting the rice before adding the final butter helps you judge whether more salt is actually needed.
  • Chopping all your herbs while the rice rests gives them time to dry slightly, which prevents clumping.

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