CLASSIC RISOTTO

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Deliciously rich and perfectly versatile, risotto is easier to prepare than you might think - Here is a recipe that has it made in three easy steps - You should toast the rice to prevent the kernels from absorbing too much moisture and making the dish mushy. ENJOY!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1 (900 ml) carton chicken broth, 30% less sodium, hot
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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  • Start by heating 2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy bottomed, medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring until translucent, about 3 minutes. Next, add the rice, stirring to coat in oil until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine and stir until it's almost fully absorbed. Then, add the chicken broth one cup at a time. It's not necaessary to stir constantly, but you shold stir often. Let the rice almost fully absorb the broth before adding another cup.
  • Continue cooking until the rice is creamy, cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil and a shaving of fresh Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 806.3, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.4

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