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Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)(From What Spring Means to Me, 5-6/06) |
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| Category: | side dishes |
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| Source: | Joe George |
| Prep Time: | 40 minutes |
| Number of Servings: | makes 4 servings |
| Ingredients: | 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup1 cup arborio rice 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1-1/2 cups green peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese |
| Directions: | Heat the oil in saucepan and add the onion and celery. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the diced ham; saute another 2-3 minutes, then stir in the rice, 2 cups of the broth, the salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the peas and remaining 1 cup broth and cook for 7 to 10 minutes more, until rice is tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and cheese. |
