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Recipe

Creamy Rice with Lemon, Herbs, and Parmesan

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 16

ingredients

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice (1 2/3 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup (packed) plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup)
  • Fresh basil sprigs

directions

Bring 1 gallon water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add rice and onion. Boil until rice is just tender, about 16 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Mix parsley, butter, basil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl. Add hot rice mixture, stir to melt butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 1 cup cheese, stir. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.