Pesto Rice
Pesto rice is a Mediterranean-inspired dish, a perfect choice when you want to prepare a quick and flavorful meal. Pesto, one of the most well-known sauces from Italian cuisine, harmonizes beautifully with the light, fragrant jasmine rice. The toasted pine nuts add extra crunch to the dish, while the lemon juice provides freshness. Together with the Parmesan, this dish is a real flavor bomb that can be prepared quickly yet feels special. This dish is an excellent choice for a light lunch or dinner. If you want to make it even richer, try serving it with mozzarella pieces or grilled vegetables.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
200
g
Jasmine Rice
400
ml
Water
3
tbsp
Basil Pesto
30
g
Parmesan Cheese
1
cloves
Garlic
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
0.5
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
20
g
Toasted Pine Nuts
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Preparation Steps
1
Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly in cold water to remove excess starch and prevent it from becoming too sticky.
2
Bring 400 ml of water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the rice and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the water. Let it stand covered for 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, grate the Parmesan cheese and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Then remove from heat.
5
Combine the cooked rice with the pesto, sautéed garlic in olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add the lemon juice to brighten the dish.
6
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve warm as a standalone dish or as a side.
