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Cheesy Onion Rice

Cheesy Onion Rice

By Megan Clark

Total: 25 minutes
Side DishVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 100 grams cheese
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

2

Finely chop the onion.

3

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

4

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add the rice to the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

6

Pour in 2 cups of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil.

7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

8

Grate the cheese while the rice is cooking.

9

Once the rice is done, remove it from heat and gently stir in the grated cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

10

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.

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Cheesy Onion Rice

By Megan Clark

Side DishVegetarian
Cheesy Onion Rice - onion, cheese recipe

This Side Dish Vegetarian recipe is ready in 25 minutes and features onion, cheese, rice and other delicious ingredients. Contains 350 calories total.

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 100 grams cheese
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

2

Finely chop the onion.

3

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

4

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add the rice to the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

6

Pour in 2 cups of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil.

7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

8

Grate the cheese while the rice is cooking.

9

Once the rice is done, remove it from heat and gently stir in the grated cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

10

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 350

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