Cheater Risotto ~ a quick and easy side dish

http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-garlic-rice-71739

Cheater Risotto

Ingredients
2 Tbsp oil (we like to use coconut oil)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots peeled and finely shredded
1 garlic clove minced
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup boiling water

Step 1:
Heat oil in pot on medium-low heat.

Step 2:
Cut onion and add to pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 3:
Add garlic and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.


Step 4:
Add rice to pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute.


Step 5:
Add chicken stock and boiling water to pot (if vegetarian, replace with vegetable stock). Stir and bring to a boil.


Step 6:
Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If rice isn't cooked but the liquid is gone, simply add 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup more boiling water and cook it off.


Step 7:
Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Family Thoughts:

Mom finds that this is a great way to hide a vegetable!

This recipe is slightly easier than traditional risotto in that you don't have to keep adding water, you only add the liquid once and cook it until the rice is done.

The kids love adding "sprinkles" to their risotto (the parmesan cheese).

This makes a great side dish to any meal!