Baked Rice Recipe

Baked Rice Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent (about 3-5 minutes).

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   In a baking dish, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the rice, water or chicken broth, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Mix well.

4. 4

   Add Cheese

   Stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese, reserving the other half for topping.

5. 5

   Bake

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Once baked, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.