Add-An-Ingredient Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 cups arborio rice (basmati could substituted)
• 2 cups sweet peppers or onions or mushrooms or zucchini or carrots, chopped (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn)
• 1 cup shrimp (optional) or chopped chicken (optional)
• 1 tablespoon instant clear broth (flavour depends on your choice above) or 1  bouillon cube
• 4 cups hot water
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• minced garlic
• pepper
• basil
• oregano
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Get a large, deep frying pan and heat oil.

2. 2

   Put rice into pan and fry for a couple minutes, then add 1 cup water and wine.

3. 3

   Stir occasionally, until water is nearly absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup water, stock cube, vegetables and shrimp or chicken, if using.

4. 4

   Repeat, stirring and adding water until rice is cooked.

5. 5

   This may take more or less than 4 cups, so taste occasionally and add water until you're happy.

6. 6

   Add garlic and herbs in the last five minutes, to taste.

7. 7

   Spoon onto plates and sprinkle parmesan cheese over dish.

8. 8

   For Vegetarian do not use meat, seafood, or poultry. Do not use a broth made from these.