Garlic Herb Rice Pilaf Recipe (2024)

This buttery Garlic Herb Rice Pilaf Recipe is fluffy, full of flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.

We love pairing this aromatic rice side dish with baked chicken, roasted turkey, or a nice beef tenderloin.

When it comes to grains that my family can’t get enough of, it’s rice. We have rice at least three to four times a week, so I’ve become somewhat of an expert at how to prepare it.

I’m teaming up with Land O’Lakes to share this amazing and quick rice recipe that’s bursting with flavor. It’s seriously SO easy, you’ll be shocked!

Garlic Herb Rice Recipe

This buttery side of rice is just a handful of ingredients and only takes about 20 minutes to make from scratch.

Let’s get going! Here’s what you’ll need…

Garlic Herb Rice Pilaf Ingredients –

• Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
• Jasmine Rice– a long grain variety of white rice
• Garlic Salt
• Dried Rosemary
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Parsley
• Chicken Broth – you could also use vegetable broth or water if you’re in a pinch

How To Cook Rice (the best way)

Over the years I’ve learned a few tricks to make the BEST rice.

It’s really quite easy as long as you follow these simple steps…

• RINSE THE RICE – when working with Jasmine rice you need to rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cool water until the water runs clear. This will remove any excess starches in the rice, and help your rice have a nice fluffy texture as opposed to a sticky, gummy texture.
• TOAST RICE & SPICES– to bring out the most flavor and best texture in the rice, toast the rice and any herbs or spices in butter and oil (Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt is great for this!) before adding in the liquid.
• USE BROTH– using broth in place of water will add so much more flavor to the rice.
• BOIL THEN SIMMER – one of the biggest mistakes people make when cooking rice is to not bring the mixture to a BOIL before reducing the heat to a simmer and covering. Bringing it to a boil first will ensure your rice cooks quickly and efficiently.

Why I Use Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

I’m sure by now you know my love of Land O’Lakes.

If you’re new here, let me count the ways…

• Farmer-owned
• Quality ingredients you can taste
• Convenient tub makes it easy to use
• Spreads nicely right from the fridge
• Perfect for sautéing veggies, meats and RICE!

This rice pilaf is fluffy, buttery and flavorful! It’s the perfect addition to any meal.

What To Serve With Rice Pilaf

This gorgeous side dish is perfect alongside just about anything, but to me, the rosemary and thyme really shine when paired with chicken, turkey or fish.

• Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
• Quick Shrimp Scampi
• Air Fryer Turkey Breast
• Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe

More Rice Recipes To Try

• Easy Vegetable Rice Pilaf
• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Garlic Parmesan Rice
• Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

You’re going to love this light and fluffy aromatic rice pilaf!

Disclaimer – this post is in partnership with Land O’Lakes. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make I Wash You Dry possible.

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