Pesto Rice and Vegetables

belkathy's Note:

Garlic, Parmesan, and basil puree coats precooked rice, broccoli, and carrots in this simple, quick recipe.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 3 cups cooked brown rice or 3 cups white rice
• salt

Directions:

1. Finely mince the basil and garlic.
2. Add cheese and oil.
3. Pulse in blender or food processor until combined.
4. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Or use butter or olive oil if you prefer.
6. Cook vegetables until they are to your desired level of tenderness.
7. Stir in the rice and basil mixture.
8. Salt to taste.
9. Voila!

Reviews

[Rifka]

Very good rice. I used quite a bit less basil. (I used about 1/8 cup of dried basil) I also used a bit more olive oil than and recipe called for. I also added some onion to the vegetable mixture.