Pesto Rice

Pesto rice made with white rice, store-bought, onion, and a touch of lemon is a great side dish with fish or chicken.



Pesto Rice
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice

  • 3 cups water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (6- to 7-ounce) jar basil pesto

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • lemon wedges

Instructions

    Directions

    1. Gather all ingredients.

    2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook and stir 4 minutes.

    3. Add rice. Cook and stir 1 minute to coat with butter and onion is tender.

    4. Add water, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

    5. Fold in pesto and lemon zest until combined. Serve with lemon wedges.

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