Pesto Rice

Submitted by hisfavoritemavis

"This is a tasty, cheesy way to serve rice. It's best in the summer, served with fresh tomatoes and a crusty baguette."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups wild rice
• 3 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil
• 3⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• pepper
• 3 fresh tomatoes

directions

1. Bring the rice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
2. Blend the other ingredients in a food processor to make a pesto sauce.
3. Add to the rice.
4. Serve with lots of fresh tomatoes to make up for the "death by cheese and olive oil" sensation. If it needs made up for, that is. I kind of like it.

Reviews

[marliewiggins]

Too much basil and the rice was gummy. Possibly too much cheese. I won't make it again

 

[stevensonloflinyaho]

I love making this rice dish. Although I substituted fresh cilantro for the fresh basil and OH LA LA!! Adds a wonderful twist on a pesto. I love the flavor of cilantro, and this rice makes an excellent addition with any mexican/spanish dish!