Parmesan Rice Pilaf

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes I make more than I need for one meal so I can have leftovers.

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Parmesan Rice Pilaf

Yield:2 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh marjoram sprig and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.
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