CREAMY SWEET POTATO ORZO RISOTTO

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Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 4 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1 cup tri-colored orzo
2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup mashed sweet potato
1/3 cup grated pecorino
salt, pepper and dried sage to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add minced shallot and sweat for one to two minutes or until soft. Add orzo, stir to coat, and sweat for one more minute. Add two cups of chicken broth to saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer orzo and broth for 18-20 minutes,stirring occasionally, until the orzo absorbs all the broth. Take saucepan off the heat and stir in mashed sweet potato and pecorino. Add salt, pepper, and dried sage to taste.

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