CREAMY RICE WITH LEMON, HERBS, AND PARMESAN

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Categories     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Lemon     Basil     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 quarts water
2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice (12 to 13 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup (packed) plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
Fresh basil sprigs

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.

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