Description
This simple pesto rice recipe makes a flavorful side dish or a tasty base in your favorite grain bowl! It’s easy to turn rice into a crave-worthy dish!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Add the oil and rice to a large non-stick skillet and toast for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add the pesto, two cups of water, and balsamic vinegar. Stir, then cover the skillet with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fluffy an the water is absorbed.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked rice and fluff with a fork. Generously salt to taste.
Rice Cooker Method
- Add the oil and rice to the bottom of the rice cooker. Sauté the oil and rice in the rice cooker for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pesto, two cups of water, and balsamic vinegar. Top with the lid and let the rice simmer until cooking cycle completes.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked rice and fluff with a fork. Generously salt to taste.