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                      Risotto (Italian Arborio Rice)

Recipe By     : Light & Easy Diabetic Cuisine by Betty Marks
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Rice
                Vegetables                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       ts           Virgin olive oil
   1       sm           Onion -- chopped
   1       c            Italian Arborio rice
   2       c            Vegetable stock
     1/4   ts           Salt
                        Pepper -- to taste
   2       tb           Parmesan or romano cheese

  In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and saute onion until
  tender. Add rice and cook, until, stirring, 2 or 3 minutes. Add
  stock and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  Remove from heat. Turn rice into a warm dish and season with
  pepper. Garnish with cheese.
  
  Note: This is a basic risotto rice. Many ingredients may be added,
  such as green onion, peas, sliced mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean
  hamburger, or chicken.
  
  Per serving: 2 Starch/bread +
  (if meat, fish or a vegetable is added, be sure to
  include these exchanges).
  CAL: 136; CHO: 1 mg; CAR: 26 g; PRO: 3 g; SOD: 107 mg; FAT: 2 g
  
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