Easy Oven Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Oven Rice recipe, a foolproof method for perfectly fluffy, flavorful rice every time! This hands-off side dish comes together with just four simple ingredients—long-grain white rice, water, unsalted butter, and salt—and only five minutes of prep time. Baked to perfection in the oven, this recipe eliminates the guesswork of stovetop cooking, producing tender, evenly cooked rice with minimal effort. Ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses, from savory stir-fries to hearty roasted meats. Whether you're looking for an easy side or a reliable base for your favorite dishes, this baked rice recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish, combine the rice, water, unsalted butter, and salt.
Step 3
Stir everything together to ensure the rice is evenly distributed and the butter begins to melt.
Step 4
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam during cooking.
Step 5
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 6
After the rice has cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest, still covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Step 7
Carefully remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 711 grams (711.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 464 |
| Total Fat 24.60g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 14.20g | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 1200mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.30g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.80g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0.10g | |
| Protein 5.60g | 11% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 76mg | 2% |
Source of Calories