Creamy Parmesan Rice
This creamy, buttery Parmesan rice is a classic side dish that goes with everything!
Servings 4
Calories 259kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup shallots (or onion) finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth preferably low sodium
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat and add the shallots and garlic. Cook until softened about 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the broth and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
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Notes
Shallots - can substitute regular onions.
Parmesan Cheese - Pecorino will also work. Try any hard grated cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg