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Title: Vegetarian: Risi E Bisi [A Velvety Rice Dish]
Categories: Vegetable Lowfat Canadian
Yield: 4 Servings

2cChicken stock
1tbButter
1 Onion, diced
1 Garlic clove, minced
1cShort-grain Italian rice
1cFrozen green peas
1/2cParmesan cheese, fresh grate
1/4cSmoked ham, diced
1/4cFresh parsley, chopped
  Pepper

For best flavor, make this Italian rice with peas risotto recipe with prosciutto ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

In saucepan, add 2 cups of water to stock; bring to simmer and maintain simmer.

In large saucepan, melt butter over mediumheat; cook onion and garlic for 4 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time; cook, stirring, until each addition is absorbed before adding the next, for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender but still firm.

Lightly toss peas, Parmesan cheese, ham and parsley with rice. Season with pepper to taste.

Transfer to serving platter. Per serving: about 330 calories, 15 g Protein, 8 g fat, 48 g carbohydrate good source of calcium

Source: Canadian Living [magazine] Nov 94 also appears: "Light & Easy Multicultural Cooking" Mighton House 1994, by Kay Spicer [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com

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