Summer ristto

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4ouncesProssciutto Ham Strips
1cupGreen Peas
4ouncesCooked Chicken Strips
1cupDry Long Grain Rice
1cupMushrooms Sliced Thick
2cupsChicken Stock
1largeOnion Coarsely Chopped
3tablespoonsOlive Oil
2largesChopped Garlic Cloves
¼cupRomano Cheese
1smallYellow Pepper
¼cupFresh Parsley
1cupChopped Tomatoes
½teaspoonWhite Pepper

Directions

Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman SUMMER RISTTO Heat 2-tbl olive oil in large sauce pan. Add onion and cook till transparent.

Add garlic and rice to pan. Stir till rice is lightly browned.

Stir 1-cup of chicken stock into the rice, a small amount at a time, till most of the stock is absorbed by the rice. Approximately 10 minutes. Stir in chicken, ham, mushrooms and sweet peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes; add more stock to keep vegetables moist. Add peas, tomatoes and pepper.

Simmer for an additional 5-minutes or till rice is tender. Serve Summer Risto in a large bowl. Sprinkle Romano cheese and parsley over the rice.

Excellent, served with light antipasto or endive salad, and a medium red.