Soy-Free Creamy Rice
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Soy-Free Creamy Rice, a luscious and satisfying dish perfect for soy-sensitive diners and refined palates alike. This recipe transforms Arborio rice into a velvety masterpiece by employing a risotto-like cooking technique, where warm chicken broth is gradually absorbed into each grain to achieve impeccable creaminess. Enriched with heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish boasts a rich, savory flavor profile, complemented by sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of fresh parsley for brightness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal side dish or light main course that feels both elegant and approachable. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or seeking pure comfort, this soy-free creation will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until warm. Keep the broth warm for later use.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with the olive oil.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the onion and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the Arborio rice, ensuring each grain is coated with the butter and oil. Cook the rice for about 2 minutes until it starts to look pearly.
Gradually add about 1 cup of the warm chicken broth to the rice, stirring frequently. Allow the broth to be absorbed by the rice, then continue adding the broth 1 cup at a time, stirring in between until absorbed. This should take approximately 20 minutes.
Once all the broth is absorbed and the rice is creamy and al dente, reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the rice is creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with the freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 5315 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
