Parmesan Pepper Rice Pilaf

JillAZ's Note:

I think this recipe originally came out of our local newspaper. Its been several years. This is a great basic pilaf. You can add fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup converted rice, uncooked (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Add crushed red pepper and rice.
3. Stir well to coat rice with oil.
4. Cook for a minute or two until rice starts to look translucent.
5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
7. Remove lid, fluff rice with a fork.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
9. Cover just until cheese melts.
10. Serve.

Reviews

[Mrs. Woods]

We made this the other night and it was so good! All the kiddos loved it too. I did use just normal rice and cut back on the red pepper flakes for the kids. Yum! Will def make this again!

[mommyoffour]

Very good rice. I loved this and its so easy to throw together. I will make this again, thank you so much for this awesome recipe.

[mama smurf]

Made this the other night to go with Easy Baked Fish#29490. I did add some choppped onion and garlic and homemade chicken broth but followed the rest of the recipe. Very delicious and easy. Thank you.