Garlic Butter Rice and Veggies
Description
This garlic butter rice with bacon and vegetables is a great side dish for barbecues or picnics when a warm side dish is needed.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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6 tablespoons salted butter, or more to taste
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1 medium onion, minced
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1/2 pound bacon, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas and corn
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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.
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.
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.