Pesto green rice is flavored with jarred pesto and topped with fresh herbs and sliced almonds. A simple and delicious side dish recipe that can be cooked on the stove top or in the rice cooker!
I was kind of hoping this ‘green rice’ would end up a bit more green, but here we are, green-ish rice 😉
If you are looking for a simple rice side dish but want to take things up a notch, this recipe is perfect for you! I’m on a mission to kick our boring rice habit, and this pesto rice recipe is definitely not boring!
All it takes is a scoop of pesto, some fresh herbs and sliced almonds, and you’ve got yourself a super tasty side dish that goes well with Italian flavors.
The pesto infuses the rice with a ton of flavor, and no one will know how easy it was to throw together.
Looking for rice recipes? Check out this post with 7 Easy Rice Recipes!
