Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup romano cheese, shredded
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon walnuts
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

How to make Rice With Basil Pesto directions

• 1

  In a food processor, combine olive oil, garlic, walnuts, basil, and romano cheese, blending the mixture until it becomes finely chopped. Season the pesto to taste with salt and pepper.

• 2

  Bring a pot with 2 cups of salted water to a boil and add rice. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Cover the pot, and cook the rice for 18 minutes.

• 3

  Put the pesto in the rice and garnish the rice with tomatoes.