Best Creamy Lemon Parmesan Rice Recipes

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.

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.

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.