Parmesan Rice Pilaf Recipe

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MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes I make more than I need for one meal so I can have leftovers.

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Parmesan Rice Pilaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 5 10

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh marjoram sprig and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 285 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Parmesan Rice Pilaf in Reminisce June/July 2007, p49