PARMESAN RICE PILAF

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MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes I make more than I need for one meal so I can have leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh marjoram sprig and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.