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Pea Pesto Rice with Sun Dried Tomatoes

by Jonathan Cheung

Sounds gourmet, but so simple !
Delicious with – Sautéed Shrimp, Roast Chicken or, for a Vegetarian meal, with your favourite roasted Vegetables.

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Pea pesto rice with sundried tomatoes

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups / 325mL Dainty Conditioned (parboiled) rice
  • 2 cups / 500mL Water
  • 2 Tbsp. / 30g Butter
  • 1/4 cup / 50g Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped

Pea Pesto

  • 1 cup packed / 20g Fresh Basil
  • 1 cup / 250mL frozen Peas, thawed
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup / 50g pumpkin seeds (or any seeds or nuts)
  • 1/2 cup / 125ml Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup (80mL) Olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Preparation

1

Place the rice, water, butter and sun-dried tomatoes into the rice cooker. Cook.

2

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the basil, peas, garlic, pumpkin seeds, cheese and olive oil. Puree until smooth, drizzle in more olive oil if consistency is too dry.

3

When rice is cooked, add the pesto to the bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


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