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Very Easy Risotto

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"This green onion and Parmesan cheese rice dish is easy, fast and doesn't require constant stirring!" — Kim Sanchez

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2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain rice
4 cups water

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook green onions in butter briefly, then add the rice. Cook and stir for a few minutes to toast rice. Stir in water, and season with chicken bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Based on other reviews, I tried to add some flavor to this basic recipe. I added 3 tablespoons of butter, two cloves of garlic and used white onion because that is all i had around. I also used chicken broth instead of water. I ended up using a mix of parmeasan and reggiano cheeses. It turned out great!

—grace

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 22, 2007

I wish this wasn't called risotto - it doesn't use the correct rice or technique - this is not a short cut to risotto, it's a pilaf and it's not even that great. Look up a real risotto recipe and use that instead.

—GamerChef

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May 25, 2006

I love this recipe...with slight modifications. My fiance loves it, though it can be a bit bland, as other reviewers have mentioned. I used quite a bit more pepper than the recipe calls for, and I also add salt. I love the cheesiness, though some may not. Quick and easy....perfect!

—KayBena

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Aug 12, 2011

My family loves this recipe!! I make it exactly as written, except I use risotto rice instead of regular rice. I actually cook it a little longer too to make the rice more tender. It comes out very creamy and cheesy. It is a staple in our house for the past few months. Thank you for sharing!

—dtagg5

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Aug 01, 2008

Even though I was very tempted to try out everyone's suggestions I made this as is and it's better than I expected. It's creamier than I expected too, but not as creamy as I would have liked. I will definately make this again, but try some of the alterations.

—Abigail Dawn

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Feb 08, 2007

A quick, tasty rice dish!

—M.McBride

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Aug 20, 2005

Good if you have a very flavorful main dish because this has a very mild flavor to it. Very easy and very pretty.

—AMYKINS81

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Aug 29, 2002

Seemed more like rice than risotto. It was good, but not what I was expecting. Not hard to make. I'll probably make it again.

—CHRISTYS72

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
34.3 g
11%

Cholesterol
21 mg
7%

Fat
7.8 g
12%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
8.1 g
16%

Sodium
284 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Very Easy Risotto

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 243
** Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 7.8g 12 %
** Saturated Fat 4.7g 23 %
** Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
** Sodium 284mg 11 %
** Potassium 98mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 34.3g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
** Protein 8.1g 16 %
** Sugars 0.5g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium 20 %
** Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 26 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 58 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.