Garlic Butter Rice and Veggies

This garlic butter rice with bacon and vegetables is a great side dish for barbecues or picnics when a warm side dish is needed.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, or more to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas and corn
• 0.5 pound bacon, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large frying pan or wok over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and frozen vegetables; fry until bacon is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add cold rice and stir until rice is completely coated in butter. Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.