Risotto(Italian Arborio Rice)

Risotto(Italian Arborio Rice)
Main Ingredient: Chicken Clams Shrimp Various Fish Rice and Grains Cheese Various Vegetables

Cuisine: Italian

Dietary: Diabetic Various vegetarian

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Risotto(Italian Arborio Rice) ingredients

  • 2 t Virgin olive oil
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 1 c Italian Arborio rice;
  • 2 c Vegetable stock
  • 1⁄4 t Salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 T Parmesan OR;
  • 2 T Romano cheese

Cooking Risotto(Italian Arborio Rice)

1. In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and saute onion until tender.
2. Add rice and cook, until, stirring, 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Add stock and salt.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Turn rice into a warm dish and season with pepper.
7. Garnishi with cheese.
8. NOTE: This is a basic risotto rice.
9. Many ingredients may be added, such as green onion, peas, sliced mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean hamburger or chicken.
10. Food Exchanges per serving: 2 STRACH/BREAD EXCHANGES + (if meat, fish or a vegetable is added, be sure to include these exchanges).
11. CAL: 136; CHO: 1mg; CAR: 26g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 107mg; FAT: 2g; Source: Light & Easy Diabetic Cuisine by Bettyi Marks.