Cheddar Brown Rice Risotto
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 38 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 4 cups
Comfort food meets spring! Whole-grain brown rice stands in for arborio in this healthy and springy twist on risotto. Fresh herbs and sweet peas are stirred in at the end to brighten it up.
Ingredients
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 1/2 cups short grain brown rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, such as Imagine No Chicken
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 ½ cup frozen sweet peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley and dill
6 ounces shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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