Best French Onion Rice Recipe - How To Make French Onion Rice

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, divided (about 1 ½ lb.)
• 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 c. white wine (optional)
• 2 c. basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 3 c. low-sodium beef broth
• Freshly shredded Gruyère, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving