PESTO RICE WITH PINE NUTS

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This is a quick and easy side dish that tastes delicious. The pine nuts give a wonderful flavour and texture.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups hot water
5 tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons very finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in the hot water, simmering over a low heat in a covered pan for around 20 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.
  • When the rice is fully cooked, remove from the heat.
  • Add the pesto sauce, pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Stir to mix well.
  • If the rice has had a chance to cool at all, you may wish to reheat it at this point- the rice should be hot enough for the mozzarella to melt slightly.
  • Serve onto plates and top with the grated mozzarella if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 83.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.7

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