Parmesan Pesto Rice

Ingredients

• White rice

  long-grain, regular, raw, enriched

  1 cup or 185g

• Basil pesto

  Classico brand, ready-to-serve

  ⅛ cup or 31g

• Parmesan cheese

  grated

  1 tbsp or 5g

• Garlic powder

  ¼ tsp or 0.8g

• Salt

  table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

Directions

1. Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and salt, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
3. Cook the rice for about 15-18 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the basil pesto, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.
6. Serve warm as a side dish or a simple main dish.