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Easy Risotto
I'm on afternoons this week, and seeing as how I still have bacon in the fridge, I figured now was as good a time as any to make a side dish type meal that didn't have meat. Today I made Easy Risotto from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.
( recipe )
Thoughts and Variations
I bought the smallest onion I could find and chopped it all; I have a feeling it was still more than 1/3 cup. I used one regular spoon of margarine, white long grain rice, about 1/4 of a beef bouillon cube (because it's what I had), white pepper (because I like it better than black), and I chose to use the peas, because I had some in my freezer. This really is a simple recipe, and it was no harder than making regular rice.
It came out really well and is delicious tasting, although I think my rice is all the way soft with no firmness left. I'm also not sure if it's actually "creamy," but it's smooth and tasty so I'm calling it good enough. This is definitely something I'll keep in mind for a side dish, or when I'm feeling like a meat free main dish, and I'm looking forward to eating tomorrow's portion with some nice crispy bacon.
( recipe )
Thoughts and Variations
I bought the smallest onion I could find and chopped it all; I have a feeling it was still more than 1/3 cup. I used one regular spoon of margarine, white long grain rice, about 1/4 of a beef bouillon cube (because it's what I had), white pepper (because I like it better than black), and I chose to use the peas, because I had some in my freezer. This really is a simple recipe, and it was no harder than making regular rice.
It came out really well and is delicious tasting, although I think my rice is all the way soft with no firmness left. I'm also not sure if it's actually "creamy," but it's smooth and tasty so I'm calling it good enough. This is definitely something I'll keep in mind for a side dish, or when I'm feeling like a meat free main dish, and I'm looking forward to eating tomorrow's portion with some nice crispy bacon.