PARMESAN LEMON HERB BROWN RICE

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Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/8-1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (original is 1/4 cup)
1 lemon, juice and zest of (original is 1/2 tsp)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. 3. Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish. 4. 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. 5. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. 6. Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice. 7. Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil. 8. Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. 9. Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork. 10. Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper. 11. Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes. 12. Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

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