Vegetable Risotto Recipe - made with brown basmatic rice

Brown basmati rice forms the basis of this tasty recipe, suitable for vegetarians.

This is an ideal meal for a cold winter evening.Using brown basmatic rice in this recipe is a low GI, healthy option

Ingredients

  • 25g butter or cooking spread
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200g brown basmati rice
  • ½tsp mixed herbs
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 750g mixed frozen vegetables
  1. Fry the onion in the butter, until soft
  2. Add the rice and herbs, stir well
  3. Add the chicken stock
  4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes
  5. Add the frozen vegetables
  6. Cook gently for a further 5 minutes

Serve hot with a topping of grated Parmesan cheese.

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