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                            VEGETABLE RISOTTO

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Chinese
                Rice                             Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       ea           Celery sticks, sliced
   1       ea           Green pepper, chopped
   4       oz           Carrots, sliced
   2       lg           Onions, chopped
   2       tb           Olive oil
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, crushed
   8       oz           Walnut pieces
   6       oz           Long grain rice
                        Salt & pepper
   1       pt           Vegetable stock
   1       lb           Tomatoes, peeled & quartered
   4       oz           Black olives
   4       oz           Sweet corn
   4       oz           Frozen peas
   4       tb           Chopped fresh herbs

  Heat oil in the wok & add the garlic & walnuts.  Fry
  stirring frequently till the nuts are slightly
  browned.  Remove them with a slotted spoon. Add the
  prepared vegetables & cook till slightly softened.
  Stir in the rice & season to taste.  Pour in the stock
  & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer gently
  for 10 minutes or so.
  Mix together the tomatoes & olives.  Stir corn & peas
  into the vegetable mixture in the wok.  Place tomatoes
  & olives on top, do not stir them in & replace the
  lid.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  All the stock should be
  absorbed. Before serving, stir in olives & tomatoes,
  nuts & herbs. Serve with a salad.
 


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