rice - lemon pesto parmesan rice

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati or long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Zest of one lemon
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine rice, broth, butter and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Alternately, this step can be done in a rice cooker.
Remove rice from heat and stir in the lemon zest, pesto and Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.