Pesto Rice with Pine Nuts
This is an easy and yummy side dish. The nuts give a delightful flavor and texture. It's good to go with any meat that is grilled, or a green salad.
Ingredients
| 1 cup | 240 ml | long grain white rice |
| 5 tablespoons | 75 ml | basil pesto |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | hot water |
| 0.5 cup | 120 ml | pine nuts |
| 0.5 cup | 120 ml | mozzarella cheese, grated |
| 2 tablespoons | 30 ml | parmesan cheese, grated |
Instructions
- Cook the rice in the hot water; simmer over a low heat in a covered pan for around 20 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.
- When the rice is fully cooked, remove from the heat.
- Add the pine nuts, pesto and parmesan cheese to the rice. Stir to mix well.
- Serve onto plates and top with mozzarella. Enjoy!