Creamy Parmesan Black Pepper Arborio Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Creamy Parmesan Black Pepper Arborio Rice Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups arborio rice, rinsed in a colander until water runs clear; 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Salt, to taste

This creamy Arborio rice pilaf, infused with Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, makes the ideal side dish for any spring dinner.

Yield8 servings, 8

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice, rinsed in a colander until water runs clear
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat each grain. (At this point, you can turn off the heat and let stand for several hours.)
Pour in broth, cover the saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock is fully absorbed. The rice should be creamy, soft, and have a slight "chew" at the center, approximately 12 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and black pepper, then add salt to taste, if needed. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 275 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 170 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 12 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g