Almost Instant Onion Rice

Submitted by *Parsley*

"When you're in a panic-mode for a side dish, try this. It takes less than 10 minutes and has come to my rescue several times."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups instant brown rice, white instant is fine
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

directions

1. Place everything in a microwave-safe bowl; mix.
2. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes (depending on your microwave size).
3. Remove from microwave and fluff/mix with a fork.
4. Serve.

Reviews

[Mandy]

Hubby & I both loved this. I used 10 minute brown rice & made a half serve with a half pkt of French onion soup mix. After fluffing it was a little dry so I just added another dob of butter and stirred through but 5 stars for simplicity & great flavour, a definite keeper. Thanks for posting!

 

[T. L.]

Instead of soup mix, can I use McCormick Bag'N Season seasoning mix?

 

[Chelsea K.]

Can I do it with non instant rice? Just cook it all in the pot?

 

[DebbieCooks]

I made this recently to go with tilapia. Quite pleasantly surprised! It is so easy since it's made in the microwave and I had all ingredients on hand. Just as easy as making some boxed mix but I imagine cheaper and healthier. I used dry parsley because it's what I had on hand. It made more than we needed but reheated well for another meal. Also, I tried 6 mins first and it still had too much water so cooked a little longer. I probably cooked 9 mins total. I am very glad I found this recipe!

 

[catmaniacs]

We liked this. I had to use dried parsley - no fresh, and added a little extra butter at the end. Will make again. Thanks!