Riz à la Normande

Riz à la Normande is a delightful vegetarian rice dish that showcases the fresh flavors of Normandy through the use of apples, cream, and herbs. This creamy and savory dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, combining the sweetness of apples with the richness of cheese.

Ingredients

• Arborio rice - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Granny Smith apple - 1 medium, peeled and diced
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Camembert cheese - 100 grams, diced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm over low heat.
2. In a separate large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped thyme to the onions, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
5. Gradually add the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more broth. Continue until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, fold in the diced apple and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
7. Once cooked, remove from heat and mix in the diced Camembert cheese until melted and creamy.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
9. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from apples which aids digestion.
• Contains healthy fats and protein from cheese and olive oil.

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