Lemon Pesto Rice

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pesto sauce (purchased or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • chopped fresh tomato (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, adjust heat to low, and cook until most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest.
  3. 3
    Garnish with chopped tomatoes.

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