Zesty "Pesto" Brown Rice
Blended baby spinach, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and walnuts mixed with cooked brown rice.
Servings 6
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ½ cups brown rice, cooked
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, minus the brown rice, to a blender. Blend for about 1 minute or until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy texture.
- Combine the pesto mixture with the cooked brown rice and stir until the mixture is evenly distributed.
- Add 3 - 4 ounces of protein and enjoy!
Notes
Macros per serving (recipe yields 6 servings): 34g carbohydrates, 10g fat, and 6g protein