Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, and Parmesan

"This wonderful rice dish has the texture of risotto without the constant stirring. Taken from the Oct 2002 issue of "Bon Apetit.""
 
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Ready In:
26mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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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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Reviews

  1. I Like the ease of preparation. I added just a bit more lemon juice as per reviewers suggestion. Despite all of the Parmesan cheese, I felt it needed just a bit of salt. Will add some next time. :)
     
  2. I was just getting ready to post this and here it is! This is a wonderful alternative to the time-consuming risotto. I use an extra T. of lemon juice. Also, a high quality, freshly greated parmesan cheese, really makes this dish for us. Thanks so much for posting, Yooper.
     
  3. I love risotto dishes; and think they pair well with many types of meats. I prepared this with a pork roast tonight. I gave it four stars because next time I might up the lemon just a tad and add chicken boullion to the water when it is boiling.
     
  4. This is very tasty and easy. I cut the recipe down for two, and I used green onions instead of regular, then added a tiny bit more lemon peel and juice 'ccause I really like lemon. It turned out great! Thanks for posting this easy risotto, yooper!
     
  5. This is a great rice dish. I love risotto, but don't particularly like all of the stirring that it takes. This has the taste and texture of risotto without all of the work. Thanks for the recipe.
     
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