No-Frills Risotto

Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
5(31)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 1chicken liver, skinned and finely chopped
  • Several pieces dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in water until soft (about ½ hour) and coarsely chopped to make about 2 tablespoons
  • 2tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1cup rice, preferably arborio
  • cups chicken stock
  • 1tablespoon butter
  • ½cup Parmesan cheese
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

403 calories; 14 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 17 grams protein; 509 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion, liver and mushrooms. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are wilted and translucent.

  2. Step 2

    Add the tomato paste and rice. Stir the rice to coat, and set the mixture aside until about 30 minutes before serving.

  3. Step 3

    Bring the chicken stock to the boil. Add the boiling stock to the rice, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.

  4. Step 4

    Serve with a pat of butter and grated Parmesan cheese.

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