BAKED RICE WITH WHITE BEANS, LEEKS AND LEMON
Baking is a fail-safe, hands-off method for making perfect rice every time. Add roasted leeks, lemon peel, almonds and white beans, and it becomes a company-worthy vegetarian dinner inspired by prasorizo, the classic Greek rice-and-leek dish. Finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs, it's an excellent one-pan meal, but it would also be great served alongside grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. If you like, you can make it even more filling by adding other vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini or broccoli florets with the leeks and almonds, or stir in spinach, arugula or sliced snap peas after it comes out of the oven in Step 4. Omit the Parmesan and it's vegan, too.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the leeks until they're clean, then shake or pat dry. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1-inch-thick strips of lemon zest, then cut the lemon in half. Cut one half into four wedges and reserve the other half.
- In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, combine the leeks, lemon zest strips, almonds, red-pepper flakes and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and arrange in an even layer. Roast until the leeks start to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Finely chop the lemon zest strips, then stir it back into the leek mixture and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle the rice evenly over the leeks, then top with the beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the boiling water, then seal the pan tightly with foil. Bake until the rice is tender, 20 to 22 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Squeeze the lemon half over the rice, then stir in Parmesan and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges, and more Parmesan and herbs, as desired.
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Sayyadzadi Sayyadzadi
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up leftover rice. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.
Joyonto Ray
[email protected]Overall, this baked rice dish was a success. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.
Nisha Kanwal
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of the lemon flavor in this dish. It was a bit too overpowering for my taste.
Hameed Khattak
[email protected]The dish was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Rizwan Smi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.
sopner badhon
[email protected]I loved the lemony flavor in this dish. It was a refreshing change from the usual baked rice recipes.
Husnain sipra
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the white beans and leeks added a nice creamy texture.
kayla wimberly
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making it again.
Peruth Martina
[email protected]This baked rice dish was a disappointment. The rice was mushy and the flavors were bland. I wouldn't recommend it.
minase Jemal
[email protected]Great recipe! The flavors of the white beans, leeks, and lemon complemented each other perfectly. I served it with a side salad and it was a complete meal.
majid sanghroo
[email protected]The rice was slightly undercooked for my taste, but overall the dish was enjoyable. I would try it again with a few tweaks to the cooking time and seasoning.
Ehkeh Gleykr
[email protected]This baked rice dish was a delicious and comforting meal. The white beans and leeks added a nice depth of flavor, and the lemon zest gave it a bright and refreshing touch.
Carmen Dalton
[email protected]I found the dish to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning and perhaps some additional vegetables to add more flavor and texture.
Mattdestroy
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone enjoyed the unique flavor profile and the rice was cooked to perfection.
Ari
[email protected]Loved the combination of flavors and textures in this baked rice dish. The white beans were a great addition, and the lemon zest added a nice pop of freshness.
Trianna Maria
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, while the white beans added a creamy texture and the leeks and lemon brightened up the dish.
Xaliimo Saalax
[email protected]This baked rice dish with white beans, leeks, and lemon was a delightful culinary experience! The flavors blended perfectly, creating a harmonious balance of savory and tangy notes.