Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Dish: Golden Pantry Butter Rice

Ingredients (7 total):

• White rice (1 cup, uncooked)
• Butter (2 tbsp)
• Onion (1 small, finely chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Chicken or vegetable broth (2 cups) – or water + 1 bouillon cube
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs mostly clear; drain well.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
5. Add the rice and stir for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast it in the butter.
6. Pour in broth, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and stir once.
7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes (no peeking).
8. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork, taste, and adjust salt/pepper if needed.

Estimated time:

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 20 minutes
• Total: 25 minutes

Optional (if you have them, not required): top with chopped herbs, a squeeze of lemon, or grated Parmesan.