TOASTED PECAN RISOTTO

Toasted Pecan Risotto image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Rice

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Arborio rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 qt. (4 cups) vegetable or chicken broth, divided
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in large skillet. Add rice, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add 1 cup of the broth; cook until all of liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining broth, adding 1 cup of broth at a time and cooking until all of the broth is added, liquid is absorbed and rice is just tender.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g