Simple Risotto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 147.3
  • Total Fat: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.7 mg
  • Sodium: 5.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

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Introduction

Really simple risotto that is great as a side for dishes with stronger flavors (I sometimes pair it with curry or really spicy sauces). Really simple risotto that is great as a side for dishes with stronger flavors (I sometimes pair it with curry or really spicy sauces).
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup arborio rice (brown rice wouold be nice for more fiber)
    about 5 pats of butter
    olive oil
    1/2 a medium onion, diced
    water
    1 tsp red pepper flakes
    1 tsp cinnamon
    salt and pepper

Directions

Saute the onions in the olive oil with a pat of butter. When the onions have begun to wilt, add the rice. Stir well so the rice is coated well. Add a 1/2 or whole cup of water. Let this simmer until there is almost no more liquid. Add another pat of butter. Continue slowly adding water and the remaining pats of butter until the rice is fully cooked.
You can also add parmigian cheese (but that's not included in the nutrition count).
It makes around 4 1/2 cup servings. Serve with a helping of lean meat and salad of your choice.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAPPHIRE_LADY.