Rice Cooker Pesto Basmati

Author: Jonathan Cheung

Fresh and colourful, a simple pesto rice recipe. For a special addition we’ve included an EASY homemade pesto recipe below !

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Cooking 15 Min

Servings Serves 4-6

Product Basmati

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups / 375mL Dainty Basmati rice (or Dainty Organic Basmati)

2 cups / 500mL Water or low-sodium Vegetable Stock

1 cup / 250mL Pesto (Homemade, see below or Prepared)

1/4 cup / 55g Toasted sliced Almonds

Salt & Pepper to taste

Basmati

Preparation

Step 1

Place the rice and water or stock into the bowl of the rice cooker. Cook.

Step 2

When done, fluff the rice with a fork and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add in 3/4 cup (185mL) of the pesto and gently fold in. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Garnish with the toasted sliced almonds and drizzle the balance of the pesto on top.

Step 5

Simple Homemade Pesto:
Place following ingredients in a blender or food processor: 1 cup packed / 20g Fresh Basil leaves, 3 cloves of Garlic, 3 Tbsp Nut of choice*, 1/3 cup (35g) Grated Parmesan, and 1/3 cup (80mL) Olive Oil. Blend until puréed, you now have Pesto !