Very Easy Risotto Recipe
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Very Easy Risotto

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by grace   view full review
Based on other reviews, I tried to add some flavor to this basic recipe. I added 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by GamerChef   view full review
I wish this wasn't called risotto - it doesn't use the correct rice or technique - this is not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by KayBena   view full review
I love this recipe...with slight modifications. My fiance loves it, though it can be a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2011 by dtagg5   view full review
My family loves this recipe!! I make it exactly as written, except I use risotto rice instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by Abigail Dawn   view full review
Even though I was very tempted to try out everyone's suggestions I made this as is and it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by M.McBride   view full review
A quick, tasty rice dish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CHRISTYS72   view full review
Seemed more like rice than risotto. It was good, but not what I was expecting. Not hard to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2005 by AMYKINS81   view full review
Good if you have a very flavorful main dish because this has a very mild flavor to it. Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by GILSDORF   view full review
This was good. I would add more spice to it to give it more flavor. Very easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2006 by lilly   view full review
I gave it 3 for flavor, but I added a clove of garlic and some onion salt, even after I cooked...

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