1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked basmati rice 2 cups water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 ounce grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add minced garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.