Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, And Parmesan Recipe

Name: Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, And Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 2 cups arborio rice (12 to 13 ounces) or 2 cups medium grain rice (12 to 13 ounces); 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 1 cup packed grated parmesan cheese, plus; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces); fresh basil sprig

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
2 cups arborio rice (12 to 13 ounces) or 2 cups medium grain rice (12 to 13 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1 cup packed grated parmesan cheese, plus
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
fresh basil sprig

1
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot over high heat.
2
Add rice and onion.
3
Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes.
4
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
5
Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl.
6
Add hot rice mixture, stir to melt butter.
7
Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese; stir.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
10
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.

670

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 2 cups arborio rice (12 to 13 ounces) or 2 cups medium grain rice (12 to 13 ounces), 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, And Parmesan falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, And Parmesan

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