Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Pesto Rice and Green Beans

Kristen W., adapted from Betty Crocker
Yield: 7-8 servings

(This pic is of when the rice is a little more dissolved)

1 15-oz. can great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
10 oz. chicken broth
¾ c. uncooked rice (converted long grain OR wild rice)
1 ½ c. frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained (or one can cut green beans, drained)
½ c. pesto
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
(serve over grilled chicken or with diced chicken mixed in)

Start rice cooking. In a large pot, combine northern beans, green beans and chicken broth and allow to cook until skins start to split. Add pesto and Parmesan and mix. Serve over rice with sliced or grilled chicken pieces. Top with parmesan as desired.