Lemony Rice with Basil and Garlic

By á-1012

Ingredients

• 1 -½ cup Uncooked White Rice
• 3 cups Water
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 -½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced
• 1 -¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• ¾ cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese (no Cans, Please)
• 1 -½ Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan with a lid. Stir in rice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in butter until it melts, then Parmesan and basil. Makes a nice accompaniment, but hearty enough to have alone, too.