Stick of Butter Rice Made In The Microwave
Stick of Butter Rice is a flavorful and easy gluten free side dish. It’s made in the microwave and cooks perfectly.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 2.00
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
- ½ Stick Unsalted Butter
- 1 Packet Gluten Free Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 1 4 oz. Can of Mushrooms Drained
Instructions
- Place Butter in a large microwave safe casserole dish or bowl
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds to one minute until butter melts.
- Add rice to melted butter, stir and cook covered for 1 minute.
- Stir rice and butter and microwave for an additional minute. This helps toast the rice slightly.
- Add two cups of water and the onion soup mix to the rice and butter and mix well.
- Cover dish and microwave on high for 17-18 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Let rice rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Rice – Use your favorite long grain rice for this recipe.
- Dairy Free - Use margarine in place of butter for a dairy free version.
- Add More Flavor – Add a teaspoon of dried parsley or a little garlic powder to boost the flavor even more.