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Parmesan Rice Pilaf

Name: Parmesan Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

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

Parmesan Rice Pilaf

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