Gather all your ingredients. Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. If using olive oil, heat it until it's shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring well to coat it with the garlic-infused butter. Toast for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the hot vegetable broth and the salt. Stir to combine all ingredients and bring to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Remove from heat, let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
