Stovetop Instant Garlic Butter Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Fluffy rice infused with rich garlic butter, prepared quickly on the stovetop for a flavorful and speedy side dish. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, water, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain well.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat until foaming. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. Step 3: Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with garlic butter, cooking for 2 minutes until the rice becomes translucent at edges.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
5. Step 5: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Step 6: After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. Step 7: Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and serve hot.