Description
A comforting Buttered Corn Rice recipe that combines fluffy rice with sweet corn and butter, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a pot, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Melt the butter in a separate pan over medium heat.
- Add the corn and cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the buttered corn until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be customized with lime juice, cheese, Cajun seasoning, or extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg