Ingredients
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 cloves of garlic
1/2 onion
3/4 cup short grain rice
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 3/4 cup hot veg. stock or water
1/2 tbsp shredded orange rind
1/2 tbsp shredded lemon rind
Directions
Preparation: crush the garlic clove and chop the onion.
1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and onion and cook
over a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the rice, making sure
that the grains are well-coated in the oil.
2. Add the grated lemon and orange rind, juices, stock or water.
3. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
4. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
5. Place the rice on a serving place, garnished with combined shredded
orange and lemon rind.
Serve immediately
Servings: 2 servings
Citrus Risotto Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Fruit; Italian; Pasta; Rice
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We hope you enjoy this Citrus Risotto recipe.
