Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/8 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (original is 1/4 cup); 1 lemon, juice and zest of (original is 1/2 tsp); 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/8 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (original is 1/4 cup)
1 lemon, juice and zest of (original is 1/2 tsp)
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
3
Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish.
4
Combine the onion, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.
5
Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
6
Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice.
7
Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
8
Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
9
Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
10
Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper.
11
Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.
12
Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

581

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Parmesan Lemon Herb Brown Rice

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