Baked Rice With White Beans Leeks And Lemon Nyt Recipes

BAKED RICE WITH WHITE BEANS, LEEKS AND LEMON (NYT)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Peel 1" thick strips of lemon zest, cut the lemon in half. Cut one half into 4 wedges and reserve the other half.
• Combine leeks, lemon zest strips, almonds, red pepper flakes and olive oil in 9x13 baking pan. Season generously with salt and pepper and arrange in an even layer. Roast until the leeks begin to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the rice evenly over the leek mixture, top with beans and 1 tsp salt. Add the boiling water, seal the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake until the rice is tender, 20-22 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, squeeze lemon half over mixture, then stir in Parmesan and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and additional Parmesan and basil, as desired.
• If desired, add additional veggies to leek mixture before roasting (tomatoes, zucchini, no broccoli) or add spinach, arugula or sliced snap peas after removing from oven.

OVEN BAKED WHITE RICE, PERFECT EVERY TIME!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium stovetop-to-oven pot melt butter or olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chopped onions and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until softened.
• Add rice and stir until well coated.
• Add chicken or vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and bake until the rice is tender and the stock is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.

OVEN BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Pour rice into the prepared baking dish.
• Stir water, butter, salt, and vinegar together in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Pour the water mixture over the rice; stir.
• Bake in preheated oven until the water is absorbed and the rice tender, 20 to 25 minutes.