white bean risotto

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White Bean & Tomato Risotto
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: Serves 4
 
Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 18.5 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 14 ounce can vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 14½ ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
  1. In a 3-quart saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until tender.
  3. Stir in the rice. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Add broth, water and beans; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, cheese, and parsley. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.