Description
This French Onion Rice Recipe combines the sweet flavor of caramelized onions with savory rice for a delicious side dish. It’s baked to perfection, resulting in a comforting and flavorful dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef consommé
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can French onion soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions with sugar until caramelized.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: Combine rice, consommé, soup, water, thyme, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Layer Onions: Spread caramelized onions over the rice mixture.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and continue baking until rice is tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Let stand, fluff with a fork, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can add grated cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg