Creamy Rice With Lemon Herbs And Parmesan Recipes

CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat about 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large heavy pot.
• Add in the onion and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in 4 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add in the rice; boil until the rice is JUST tender (about 15-16 minutes; drain and RESERVE 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• In a medium bowl mix together the chopped parsley, softened butter, basil, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Add the hot rice to the mixture; stir to melt butter.
• Add in reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and grated parmesan cheese; stir well to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

PARMESAN LEMON HERB BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish.
• Combine the onion, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
• Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
• Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
• Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

CREAMY RICE WITH LEMON, HERBS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add rice and onion. Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl. Add hot rice mixture; stir to melt butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese; stir. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.