Mushroom Parmesan Risotto

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• ½ cup minced onion
• ½ cup diced green pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Procedures

1. Cook rice in butter until it is golden in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
2. Add onion and green pepper. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add chicken broth, salt and mushrooms. Heat to boiling; stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
4. Toss lightly with Parmesan cheese.