Pea and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Rice
For a delicious side, spice up a simple rice dish with prepared pesto, peas, tomatoes, fresh basil, shaved Pecorino cheese and a dash of chili pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® Jasmine Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup prepared sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red chili flakes
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shaved Pecorino cheese
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
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Instructions
Liven up your rice with the fresh flavors of sun-dried tomato pesto and shaved Pecorino cheese in this simple, 15-minute dish.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallots for 3-4 minutes, or until starting to soften.
Step 3
Stir in rice, peas, pesto, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through and rice is well coated.
Step 4
Add tomatoes to skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened slightly. Stir in Pecorino and basil.
Recipe Tip
Substitute green beans, asparagus or broccoli florets for the peas, if you prefer.
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Red Pesto, Please!
Enjoy a delicious side of rice with a kick! Make a complete dinner in under 30 minutes by pairing this rice dish with shredded chicken breast, sliced beef filet or another favorite protein.
Keep this recipe in your back pocket to throw together on a busy weeknight. Almost all of the ingredients can be stored in your pantry or freezer for when you’re in a bind. Keep a box of Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice or Minute® Instant White Rice handy to cook up in just 5 minutes and toss with these zesty flavors. Missing an ingredient? Simply use what you have on hand, such as Parmesan cheese, onion or garlic powder. Fresh ingredients give the best flavor, but make these recipes your own with what you’ve got!
Right alongside our Instant Rice, make sure you always have a few cups of Minute® Ready to Serve rice on hand. For on-the-go meals, like this Microwave Egg Fried Rice, they can’t be beat!
One-Skillet Dish
This one-skillet dish is hassle-free and is a tasty opportunity to enjoy more of your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli, red pepper or green beans.
If you are looking for a vegetarian option, try our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
