Practically nonfat bean & green risotto

5 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cansVegetable broth (14-1/2 oz.)
1cupDry white wine
1largeOnion; chopped
1largeLeek; chopped (white & pale green parts)
1cupMedium-grain white rice
2largesGarlic cloves; chopped
1canRed beans (15 to 16 oz can) OR- kidney beans rinsed, drained
1largeHead radicchio; -OR... Head curly endive thinly sliced
2Arugula branches thinly sliced, -OR... Sliced curly endive
Grated parmesan cheese, opt.

Directions

Bring broth and wine to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add onion, leek,, rice and garlic and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until rice is tender and mixture is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Mix beans, radicchio and arugula into rice and cook until vegetables wilt, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan separately if desired.

* Source: David Badal, Houston TX * Published in: Bon Appetit - June 1993 * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias