Parmesan Vegetable Rice Food

PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and teaspoon salt. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add butter, Parmesan, and parsley; fluff gently with a fork.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish.
• Drizzle the eggplant slices, fennel slices and peppers with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes each side until softened.
• Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the peppers in a single layer on top. Spoon 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the fennel on top and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Scatter the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle liberally with oil. Bake until the top is golden and forms a crust, about 30 to 35 minutes
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Cook's Note: The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until softened.

PARMESAN VEGETABLE RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute green pepper in butter for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato, salt, celery salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes. , Add the rice and 1 tablespoon cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

PARMESAN BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine in heavy non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
• Saute shallots, mushrooms and garlic, about 3-4 minutes, until tender.
• Stir in scallions and dill.
• Saute another 1-2 minutes.
• Add rice and saute stirring frquently, until rice begins to crackle.
• Add seasoning, if using.
• Stir in liquids, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
• Simmer for 45 minutes.(DON'T REMOVE COVER).
• Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

BUTTERED PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add rice, stir, reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• In skillet, melt butter until lightly browned.
• Mix rice and parmesan cheese.
• Place in serving bowl.
• Drizzle butter over rice.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

CREAMY PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups broth, reserving remainder, over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir in rice, salt and garlic powder. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes., Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add reserved broth, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed after each addition. Cook just until creamy and rice is almost tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS RICE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.