Brown Rice Risotto

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Brown rice takes the place of risotto rice in this recipe made using bell peppers, olives and fresh cream.

Ingredients:

2 cups brown rice, boiled

1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 carrot, chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow and green capsicum

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1 tsp finely chopped garlic

1 tbsp finely chopped celery

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp black olives

3 tbsp butter

Salt to taste

2 tbsp fresh cream

Freshly ground pepper powder to taste

Method:

• Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
• Add the garlic and celery and saute for a few more seconds.
• Add  the bell peppers, carrots and salt and mix well.
• When the vegetables have softened a little, add the rice, cream and 1/2 cup of vegetable stock and mix well. (add more stock if required)
• Bring to boil and simmer for a few minutes till creamy consistency. 
• Add the olives, pepper powder, lemon juice, mix well and serve hot.