Risi E Bisi

10m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
40m
Ready In


"An Italian pilaf--rice and peas. I use sodium-free chicken bouillon granules, but use whatever suits your taste. Do NOT use canned peas--it will taste awful with those."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (149 g)
  • Calories 350
  • Total Fat - 14.3 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol - 37.1 mg
  • Sodium - 1054.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 43.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2 g
  • Sugars - 1.5 g
  • Protein - 11.1 g
  • Calcium - 78.5 mg
  • Iron - 2.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a saucepan add bouillon crystals and 1 Tbs butter to 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Lower heat to low, stir in rice and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add 2 Tbs butter, peas, salt and pepper; if necessary, add a little more water.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes until peas and rice are cooked and water is absorbed.

Step 5

Add bacon, mix light and cook another minute or so just to heat through.

Tips


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