Pesto Rice
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Pesto Rice
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This pesto rice is so simple but packed with flavor! Its fresh, herby flavors make this rice the perfect side dish for any meal. Finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon for an irresistible tangy flavor, this pesto rice is going to be your new favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or more
- 2 cups water or low sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepot over medium-high heat, add the butter, and once melted, add the basmati rice. Toast the rice for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add the pesto, garlic powder, and water (or broth). Stir to combine.
- Cover with a lid and allow the rice to come up to a boil before lowering the heat to medium-low. Simmer the rice for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
- Remove the pot from the heat, keep the lid on the pot, and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice over the rice and fluff the rice before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
89mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
534IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 534IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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