Pesto Rice with Cherry Tomatoes

Pesto Rice with Cherry Tomatoes

 

 

Prep Time:    5 minutes      Cook Time:    10 minutes      Servings:  4

Source: Tinkskitchen.com

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup royal brand basmati rice, rinsed well
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pesto, either homemade or from a jar

 

Directions

 

1. Begin by boiling the water in a small sauce pan, with the butter and salt added. When it reaches boiling, add the rice, stir, cover and cook for 10 minutes, and shut the heat off. Set time for 5 minutes.
2. When the 15 minutes is up - add the pesto and parmesan to the saucepan with the rice and stir gently to completely combine. Top with halved cherry tomatoes.

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