Risotto Florentine
Here is a nice change from some of the flat fat free meals you may have been making, should make enough for four.
Ingredients
1/2 cup of chopped onion (medium sized).
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 tsp saffron threads or 1/4 tsp ground tumeric
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (15-16 ounces)
10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thaw and squeeze out the excess water.
1/4 cup grated fat free Parmesan Cheese.
now for the hard part.
In a 10 inch skillet put 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Cook garlic and onion over medium-high heat until crisp-tender.
Add the cup of rice, beans and stir until coated with the onion-garlic.
Add the broth and bring to a boil, stir well, cover and reduce the heat, simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is done.
You can try different spices with this recipe.