Risotto(italian arborio rice)

 
                       RISOTTO(ITALIAN ARBORIO RICE)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Diabetic                         Rice
                 Vegetables                       Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       ts           Virgin olive oil
    1       sm           Onion -- chopped
    1       c            Italian Arborio rice
    2       c            Vegetables stock
      1/4   ts           Salt
                         Pepper to taste
    2       tb           Parmesan OR
    2       tb           Romano cheese
 
   In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and
   saute onion until tender.  Add rice and cook, until,
   stirring, 2 or 3 minutes.  Add stock and salt.  Bring
   to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from
   heat.  Turn rice into a warm dish and season with
   pepper. Garnish with cheese.
   
   NOTE: This is a basic risotto rice .  Many ingredients
   may be added, such as green onion, peas, sliced
   mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean hamburger or chicken.
   
   Food Exchanges per serving: 2 STRACH/BREAD EXCHANGES +
   (if meat, fish or a vegetable is added, be sure to
   include these exchanges). CAL: 136; CHO: 1mg; CAR:
   26g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 107mg; FAT: 2g;
   
   Source: Light & Easy Diabetic Cuisine by Betty Marks
   
   Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion her
   Meal-Master.
  
 
 
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