Tuesday, August 2, 2011

CHEESY VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Ingredients

1tablespoon butter or margarine
2tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1clove garlic, finely chopped
1cup uncooked Arborio rice
1carton (32 oz) Progresso reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups), warmed
1bag (12 oz) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce
1/2cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Method
  1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
  2. Stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of kernels are translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup of the broth. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Stir in another 1 cup of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
  4. Stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy.
  5. Meanwhile, cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag. Stir vegetables, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper into rice mixture.

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