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PROTEIN GREENS risotto
enjoy a rich, creamy meal with this PROTEIN GREENS risotto with parmesan recipe! this risotto is easy to make. top it off with shaved parmesan for a dreamy bite. it's sure to take the chill off! serve as a tasty and nutritious addition to a holiday gathering or as a hearty dinner to warm you up on a cold night!
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enjoy a rich, creamy meal with this PROTEIN GREENS risotto with parmesan recipe! this risotto is easy to make. top it off with shaved parmesan for a dreamy bite. it's sure to take the chill off! serve as a tasty and nutritious addition to a holiday gathering or as a hearty dinner to warm you up on a cold night!
prep time: 10 minutes | cook time: 30 minutes
ingredients
4 servings
1 package (5 oz) organicgirl© PROTEIN GREENS ♥ , roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup Arborio rice
3 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup pre-made pesto
Shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
substitutions
♥ substitute with SUPERGREENS!
directions
1. in a pot, warm oil over medium heat. sauté onion and salt until beginning to soften, about 5-6 minutes.
2. stir in rice and PROTEIN GREENS, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. add half the broth and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring halfway through, about 8-10 minutes. add remaining broth and simmer until rice is tender, about 8-10 minutes more.
4. stir in pesto until heated through and arrange on plates. top with fresh ground black pepper and shaved parmesan if desired.