Risotto with Tomato, Corn and Basil

Portion Size: ½ cup

Ingredients:     Yields: 8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
½ cups of water 
2 cups non fat milk 
2 tablespoons butter 
1 cup minced onionWashed, peeled and minced
1 clove minced garlicWashed, peeled and minced
1 cup Arborio riceUncooked , May use whole grain rice
1 medium tomatoPeeled, seeded and chopped
1 1/3 cup frozen corn kernelsThawed
½ cup Parmesan cheeseGrated

Directions:

Steps:Directions:Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Combine the water and milk in a medium size pot or saucepan, heat the water and milk to a simmer. 
2Keep the pan over low heat. 
3Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. 
4Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
5Add the garlic and rice, stir constantly for 1 minute. 
6Begin to add the heated milk-water mixture ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently. 
7Wait until each addition is almost completely absorbed before adding the next. 
8When the rice has cooked for 15 minutes and most of the liquid has been incorporated, add the corn kernels and tomatoes along with the end of the milk-water mixture. 
9Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender but still slightly chewy. 
10The risotto should take 18 to 20 minutes of cooking all together.Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
11Stir in the Parmesan cheese, most of the basil and the salt. 
12Spoon the risotto immediately onto plates, top with the remaining basil, and serve. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates