Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, and Parmesan
photo by Lori Mama
- Ready In:
- 26mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
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
directions
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot over high heat.
- Add rice and onion.
- Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
- Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl.
- Add hot rice mixture, stir to melt butter.
- Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese; stir.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
yooper
houghton, mi
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