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Lemon Pesto Rice
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Goes great with grilled shrimp.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pesto sauce (purchased or homemade)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
chopped fresh tomato (optional)
Directions:
1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, adjust heat to low, and cook until most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest.
3. Garnish with chopped tomatoes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com