Parmesan Rice

This is a great mid-week dish served-up with a big green salad!

I know, it sounds grim but it's actually very nice, quick and simple. I'm not keen on risotto - I know I should like it, but for me - it's the texture. I don't like rice pudding either - a great shame! This rice dish is drier so there's no slimy texture!

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped finely

1 cup of Basmati rice

1½ cups of stock

splash of dry white wine

teaspoon of Marmite

grated parmesan cheese

knob of butter

HOW TO MAKE:

Fry the onion gently in olive oil and butter until soft and translucent. Wash the rice in cold water and add to the onion, cook for a couple of minutes. Add the splash of wine and let the alcohol evaporate off slightly, then add the stock, Marmite and season to taste. Put a lid on the pan and turn the heat right down and cook for 15 mins, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Gently fork through the rice and add the butter and cheese. Serve with a green salad!