Introduction

Do you love pesto? If so, you’re going to love this easy rice recipe. Pesto rice is a delicious and simple dish that can be made in minutes. Plus, it’s perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or something to serve at your next dinner party, pesto rice is sure to please. So give it a try today!

How To Make Pesto Rice

Ingredients

Two tablespoons of pesto sauce, a mix of pecans, black pepper, garlic, and oil

1 cup of cooked brown rice (white or basmati)

2 cups of cooked sushi rice, a mix of pecans, black pepper, garlic, and oil.

1 cup of cooked shrimp, medium size.

10 oz uncooked spaghetti pasta.

2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves (fresh).

Directions:

1. Steam the two kinds of rice for about 8-10 minutes. Then drizzle your pesto sauce and stir until it is blended with the cooked rice. Additionally, sprinkle your broccoli florets on top.

2. Boil about 2 cups of water in a large saucepan or pot. Pour the spaghetti pasta in and cook it for about 10-12 minutes, depending on your preferences; shorter cooking time creates a softer texture to your pasta.

3. Add more garlic powder if you want more flavoring to your pesto rice. As it is ready, serve it along with the pasta you just made. Sprinkle the chopped basil leaves on top before serving your pesto rice with spaghetti, and enjoy!

How To Customize Your Pesto Rice

1. If you need to increase your daily intake of vitamins, place a handful of spinach in your cooked rice. It will increase your Vitamin A and C intake.

2. You can add toasted pine nuts, which are suitable for your heart, brain, and nervous system if you want to crunch this dish.

3. If you want to amp up the flavor of your pesto rice, add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar instead of adding another garlic powder or salt in addition to the one mentioned above.

4. Consider adding different veggies commonly found in pesto dishes, like zucchini or yellow squash!

5. Don’t want to eat meat? No problem, omit the shrimp, and you can add another vegetable instead of the meat.

6. Lastly, if you want a bigger meal, add a few scoops of chicken or tuna on top of your pesto rice!

Serving Suggestions

Pesto Rice is a fantastic dish for dinner parties, dinner, and lunch the next day. It’s also great for school lunches and after-school snacks. You can use it as a side or main dish, depending on your taste. Just be sure you keep the colors of the pesto rice evenly! One last thing: add some flax seeds to your pesto rice to boost your energy levels.

Nutritional Information

1. Pesto rice has about 150 calories per serving, so it is well-suited for students and active adults with a healthy lifestyle.

2. This dish does not contain trans fats and saturated fats, so anyone on a low-fat diet can eat this recipe as long as you skip the nuts topping.

3. Also, this recipe is low in cholesterol, sodium, and sugar.

4. Remember to eat adequate protein for your age because this dish has about 14 grams!

5. This dish has about half the fiber you need daily.

6. This dish is a good choice if you want to lose weight!

7. This dish has a high amount of potassium and sodium, which will replace salts in your body.

8. Make sure that when your rice is cooked, it is not mushy; if it is, throw some uncooked rice in the microwave for 2 to 5 minutes until cooked through.

9. Pesto rice (without the shrimp) is gluten-free as well.

Conclusion

The recipe for pesto rice presented here is easy, simple, and easy to prepare, but it can be made more flavorful by adding a few drops of balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Add a handful of pecans to your rice instead of the nuts topping if you like. The pesto rice will have a nutty flavor when mixed with spaghetti pasta, brown rice, or some other pasta if you choose to serve this dish as a side dish rather than the main element of your meal. Pesto rice also has many variations. If you want to spice up your cooking, consider adding more garlic powder as a topping to this dish!