Delicious And Easy Mock Risotto Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the rice and barley and cook until al dente, 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, pepper flakes (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the onion is tender and beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Stir in the drained rice mixture. Add 2 cups broth, cover and cook until the rice and barley are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• 3. Stir in the asparagus and mushrooms and continue to cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup broth, cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Sprinkle with chives and zest.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add onion and salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and just beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add rice and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Add broth and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove cover and spread asparagus and bell pepper on top of the simmering rice-do not stir into the rice mixture.
• Replace cover and continue simmering, adjusting the heat if necessary, until the liquid is almost absorbed and the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add peas and cream cheese; stir until the mixture is creamy and the cheese is incorporated.
• Return to a simmer and continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated and the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago (or Parmesan).
• Serve topped with chives (or scallions) and additional grated cheese.
• Note: For Vegetarian use only the vegetable broth.