Whether you're looking to whip up a quick dinner or side dish, try this creamy egg risotto. Long grain rice is cooked in a beautiful cheese and egg mixture, resulting in a rich risotto that's sure to please.

Prep time: 0:02 hours / Cooking time: 0:05 hours / Serves 2

 
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup pressed cottage cheese (0.5%)
    or fresh cheese (eg. Quark)

  • 1/3 cup water

  • 1 pouch (19g) single serving cream of chicken noodle instant soup mix

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice

  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, cottage or fresh cheese, water and soup mix in a medium bowl and set aside.

  2. Place rice in a medium saucepan and whisk in egg mixture. Cover over low to medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy. The texture should resemble cooked oatmeal.

  3. Serve warm with fresh parsley or chives as a garnish, if desired.

    Recipe courtesy of eggs.ca.