Lemon Pesto Rice

Ingredients

olive oil extra-virgin

1 1/2 tbsp

butter

1 1/2 tbsp

rice converted

1 1/2 cup

salt

3/4 tsp

lemon juice fresh-squeezed

4 1/2 tbsp

chicken broth

3 cups

basil pesto

6 tbsp

Method

1. 01Heat chicken broth in microwave or small pan until just starting to boil.
2. 02In a pan with tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts.
3. 03Add rice and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
4. 04Add salt and lemon juice, cook 1 minute.
5. 05Add hot broth and bring to a very low boil.
6. 06Lower heat to lowest setting that maintains a bare simmer, cover, and cook 22 minutes without lifting lid.22 min
7. 07Remove lid and check that liquid is mostly absorbed and rice is tender. Cook a few minutes longer covered if needed.
8. 08Fluff rice with fork and stir in pesto.
9. 09Cover and let stand 5 minutes.5 min