Wednesday, February 25, 2009

One-Pot Wonder


I know I have posted several risotto recipes before, but they are such a wonderful weeknight meal that seems fancy. In addition, you can have a complete meal (vegetables, protein, and carbs) and only use one pot! In this version, we browned a 1/4 of an onion, chopped, and the arborio rice in a bit of butter and olive oil. Then, we added mushrooms to the mix until they became slightly tender. Next, we added a 1/4 cup of white wine, letting it absorb into the rice, stirring often. We then proceeded to add broth a 1/2 cup or so at a time. After about a cup or 1 1/2 cups have absorbed, we added chopped asparagus. Continue adding broth and letting it absorb until the rice is tender. Then, add in a can of garbanzo beans, allowing to heat through, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Top with chopped parsley and shavings of Parmesan cheese. What could be more simple and delicious?

1 comment:

Sharon Berlin said...

Looks delicious! Can't wait to try it.