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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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